EDUCATION, TRAINING AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Our commitment to growing, educating and training the Research Management workforce
The development and elevation of professional development for all members is a key strategic priority of ARMS. We aim to continue to grow the capability of Research Management Professionals from those at the start of their careers through to emerging and current leaders. We will aim to equip Research Management Professionals with the necessary skills and knowledge to navigate the increasingly complex research environment.
Our Professional Development Framework provides a structured approach for enhancing the skills, knowledge and competencies of Research Management Professionals. It serves as a guide to continous learning and growth, ensureing that members stay up to day with innovations in sector, improve their performance and meet their personal and organisational goals.
About the ARMS Professional Development Framework (PDF)
The Professional Development Framework (PDF) aims to identify the knowledge base required to be an effective research management professional in the Australasian region, and to map the range of programs available or needed to provide this knowledge.
The PDF identifies six core areas of knowledge and three levels for knowledge enhancement – Foundation, Management and Leadership. Progressing from one knowledge level to another would usually assume familiarity with knowledge at the previous level.
Each cell describes the broad learning outcomes relevant for that core area and knowledge level.
Existing ARMS programs which operate within these areas have been mapped out and shall be updated as new programs are delivered.
Levels for Knowledge Enhancement
Core Areas of | Foundation | Management | Leadership |
Contextual Knowledge | Where the research management professional sits in their relevant country context | Understands and practices principles of good supervision, management and strategy development | Leads institutional research policy and strategy and promotes the institutional research agenda |
Relational | Foundation Level Module (FLAP) | Established Level Accreditation Program (ELAP) | Advanced Level Accreditation Program (ALAP) See ELAP+ Completion of a workplace based study Senior Executive Forum |
Technical | 1.1- Aus:The National Research and Innovation System in Australia (online) 1.1-NZ – The National Research and Innovation System in New Zealand (online) 1.1-Sing – The National Research and Innovation System in Singapore. (online) 1.2- Aus – Legislation as it affects Research in Australia (online) 1.2-NZ- Legislation as it affects Research in New Zealand (online) 1.2 – Singapore – Legislation as it affects Research in Singapore (online) 1.3 – Understanding Research and Researchers (online) Other country specific modules to be offered from time to time. |
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The Research Funding Cycle | Understands and effectively manages the research cycle from inception to project closure (this should cover opportunity development right through to impact and commercialisation). Foundation Level Modules 2.4: Navigating Agreements: A Guide for Research Management Professionals | Establishes systems for research and researcher development, evaluating grant performance, identifying new funding sources. ELAP Elective: Research Funding: A pathway to best practice | Develops and establishes institutional systems and strategies for research funding and managing large and complex grants.
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Higher Degree by | Understands and effectively manages the HDR (postgraduate in NZ) candidature cycle from inquiry to graduation. Foundation Level Modules Programs also offered by the Australasian Research Training Network. | Establishes systems for recruitment, retention, and timely completion of HDR candidates.
| Develops and implements institutional policies and strategies at all levels of the HDR cycle. Integrates HDR management into broader research management functions and institutional strategic directions. Senior Executive Forum |
Programs are also under consideration by the Australasian Ethics Network | |||
Ethics and Integrity | Understands and provides effective support to ethics and integrity committees and processes. Foundation Modules 4.1: Research Ethics - Human and Animal Programs offered by the Australasian Ethics Network | Establishes and implements systems to monitor and improve effectiveness of ethics and integrity processes. ELAP Elective: Due Diligence and Governance Considerations | Develops, establishes and monitors an institutional research governance framework.
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A range of programs are also offered by the Australasian Ethics Network including a biennial AEN Conference | |||
Data and Information Management | Collects and collates data to enable institutional and external reports. Foundation Level Module | Monitors the effectiveness of institutional research management systems and data. ELAP Elective – Business Process Improvements for Research Management Professionals. | Uses data to develop and implement evidence-based strategies, monitor and benchmark institutional performance, suggest changes to strategy as needed. Senior Executive Forum |
Engagement and Impact | Supports researchers in engagement activities with external end-users. Streamlines engagement with end-users. Foundation Level Module | Implements operational plans for engagement with end-users, uses information to identify engagement opportunities. Helps researchers identify and articulate research impact. ELAP Elective: Maximising Research Impact: The role of Research Management Professionals in Supporting Impact to Thrive ELAP Elective: Informed Decision Making in Research Management: Quantitative Data Collection and Analysis Methodologies | Develops institutional strategies and monitors external policy environment to maximise engagement and impact with end-users. Senior Executive Forum |
ARMS Annual Conference – ARMS also offers an annual flagship conference which provides an array of education, training, and professional development opportunities. Regular (Monthly) Webinars are also offered to members on a range of relevant research management topics as part of our PD Sessions @ Zoom webinar series. Senior Executive Forums are offered from time to time to members in the Leadership category on topics of relevance and interest to the profession. Australasian Ethics Network (AEN) – Offers members a biennial conference and other relevant PD, education and training offerings from time-to-time. Australasian Research Training Network (ARTN) – Offers members education and training on topics related to graduate research. | |||
