Module 2.2: Post-Award Processes - 27 May 2025

Time listed as AEST (April to September) or AEDT (October to March)

The purpose of this module is to provide research management professionals an insight into the process of effective post-award administration, from contract negotiation through to the close of a project.

This module provides an understanding of the key role an administrator plays in in the relationship between a funding agency, the organisation and the researcher including understanding the hierarchy of compliance associated with post-award administration in the Australasian research environment.

Participants will become familiar with the common terms used in research agreements and the required steps in the initiation of a contract to ensure that the interests of the organisation, researcher, and funding agency are all met. The module also covers the usual course of contract management and the deviations acceptable to funding agencies; common funding types and the key principles that underpin these; and the common types of agreements used in research management and when these agreements are required.

Key learning outcomes:

By the end of this modules, participants will have mastered the basics of the following:

• Understanding the key role and administrator plays in the relationship between a funding agency, the organisation and the researcher;
• The hierarchy of compliance associated with post award administration in the Australasian research environment;
• Familiarisation with the common terms used in research agreements;
• The required steps in the initiation of a contract to ensure that the interests of the organisation, researcher and foundation agency are all met;
• They usual course of contract management and the deviations acceptable to funding agencies;
• Common funding types and the key principles that underpin these; and
• The common types of agreements used in research management and when these agreements are required.

Who should attend:

This module is suitable for research management professionals who have some experience in post-award grant administration (3-6 months).

Research management professionals from all organisations and institutions will benefit from this module including those from:

• Research agencies and institutes;
• Medical research institutes;
• Research and development corporations;
• Research centres;
• Government departments;
• Funding bodies;
• Industrial research and development teams;
• Service providers;
• Commercialisation bodies; and
• Consultancies.

This elective module is part of the Foundation Level Accreditation Program, available to participants in all regions. Additionally, each module can be pursued independently for professional development.

Presenter:

Ms Sharon York

Location: 

Zoom Meeting

Cost:

ARMS Member: $405 AUD (GST inclusive) - Price discounted in the shopping cart.
Non-Member: $505 AUD (GST inclusive)

Registration:

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Event Emails and Pre-reading:

• Upon successful registration for this workshop, you will receive a confirmation email. Please note that any pending payments may delay the delivery of this email. If you need assistance, contact the ARMS Accreditation and Member Engagement Coordinator.
• The link to the Body of Knowledge (pre-reading), along with any other relevant study materials and the Zoom link, will be sent at least two (2) weeks prior to the workshop.

We strongly recommend your ability to connect to Zoom before the workshop

Cancellation Policy:

Should your circumstances change, and you are unable to attend this workshop, you must contact ARMSAccreditation@researchmangement.org.au by no later than 10 working days prior to the commencement of the scheduled event. ARMS will refund the full registration fee minus any administrative fees.

Should you cancel less than 10 working days prior to the commencement of this workshop, no refund will be payable but instead you may wish to send a proxy.

ARMS reserve the right to cancel, postpone or re-schedule courses and events due to minimum numbers not being reached or for other unforeseen circumstances.  In the event of a cancellation, ARMS will aim to advise all participants in writing five (5) days prior to the scheduled event and will refund the full registration fee including administrative charges within 30 days after notification.

Enquiries:

Please reach out to our Accreditation and Member Engagement Coordinator at ARMSAccreditation@researchmanagement.org.au or +61 8 8201 5592.