Special Interest Groups

The Australasian Research Management Society has a range of Special Interest Groups. These groups are based on particular topics and consist of members with common areas of training or interest within the general field of research management and research administration.

ESTABLISHMENT OF NEW SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS

As well as our Chapters and Networks, our Special Interest Groups enrich the Society's ability to provide opportunities to bring together communities of practice who share experiences and debates over topics and emerging areas of research management practice.

With the establishment of any new SIGs we not only require members who are willing to participate and exchange ideas, but as importantly we need individuals who would be willing to take up the role of Co-Convening them. If you have a new SIG idea, or are interested in helping to lead the establishment of any the ideas suggested by our members, please email Maria Zollo, ARMS Chief Operating Officer in the first instance to discuss, email: ARMSCOO@researchmanagement.org.au

Artificial Intelligence in Research Management SIG

The newly launched Artificial Intelligence in Research Management SIG aims to foster collaboration, research, and knowledge sharing among Research Management Professionals on a broad range of topics, including but not limited to:

Research Trends: Discussing the latest advancements in machine learning, natural language processing, computer vision, etc.
Ethics and Policy: Addressing the ethical implications of AI technologies and advocating for responsible practices.
Applications: Exploring real-world applications of AI across different industries, such as healthcare, finance, and education etc.
Workshops and Networking: Organising webinars, or regular catch up meetings for members to share their work and to connect.

The Convenor of the SIG is Fotini Toso, Research Governance and Ethics, RMIT University.

Enquiries about the SIG can be directed to ARMSMembership@researchmanagement.org.au

Ethics and Research Integrity SIG

ARMS members are invited to join the Ethics & Research Integrity SIG, members can then take part in peer discussions, share resources, and news items, and participate in benchmarking amongst institutions. Two streams are available:

· Australasian Ethics Network

· Conduct of Research and Research Integrity Network

First Nations Research SIG

The First Nations Research SIG will facilitate networking between members of this emerging specialism within research management, while identifying learning and professional development needs.

Health and Medical Research SIG

The Health and Medical Research (HMR) SIG provides an international platform for healthcare/ biomedical research-related managers to influence and curate programs that better align with the specific interest and needs of this niche community in particular up to date policies, legislation changes and best research management practice.

International Research Collaborations SIG

The International Research Collaborations group facilitates information sharing through various means including a forum and other professional development activities.

Post-Award Research Management SIG

Post-Award Research Management, commencing with a successful grant outcome or agreement to enter into a contract, and including contract formation, sub-awards, financial management and reporting is crucial to the effective and efficient conduct of research. The need to connect and streamline post-award research management services has never been greater that it is in these times of growing complexity and expanding compliance obligations.

In light of this, a Post-Award Research Management Special Interest Group will be a platform for information sharing on best practice.

Please note: Acceptance into this SIG is by application and restricted to no more than two (2) members from each organisation.

Research Development SIG

This SIG is divided into three (3) key streams of activities. These streams enable us to focus in depth on key aspects within the broad umbrella that is “research development”. The streams are:

· Research strategy, planning and implementation - seeking convenor

· Researcher development

· Grant development - seeking convenor

Research Directors SIG

The Research Directors SIG is dedicated to supporting research directors and provides a forum for directors to discuss important strategic issues that affect the sector. At a minimum, the group meets twice a year, supplemented by occasional online group conversation on particular topics. Membership is restricted to Research Directors from across the ARMS community.

Please note: Membership of this SIG is by invitation only and one representative is permitted per institution.

Research Funders SIG

Funding organisations vary in size and objectives; but they all play a key part in the research and innovation landscape, and they encounter some unique research management challenges. The Research Funders’ SIG will be a platform to actively share information and practice learnings associated with developing and managing funding schemes. This might include sharing best practice investment models, governance approaches, program administration and other key issues.

Please note: This SIG is for research funders.

Research Impact SIG

The Research Impact Special Interest Group (RI-SIG) has been set up to provide support for research managers involved in developing an impact culture, embedding impact strategies, engaging with end-users or playing any other role with an aim to assist researchers to maximise the impact of their research.

Research Information and Reporting SIG

The Research Information and Reporting SIG was formed to promote the dissemination and institutional collaboration for members working in this area and is defined by the common interest area of research information management, research performance indicators and reporting, and the systems that underpin these processes.