Association of Research Managers and Administrators
ARMA is the professional association for research managers and administrators in the UK. We have over 1700 individual members, who work in a variety of organisations, including universities, funding bodies, the NHS and independent research institutions. Our mission is to facilitate excellence in research by identifying and establishing best practice in research management and administration. Our primary activities are:
- The provision of training for research managers and administrators;
- The promotion of networking activities for the exchange of best practice and for mutual support amongst members; and
- Raising the profile of research management and administration as a profession.
There are two main forms of membership of ARMA: individual and commercial. We also offer a generous discount scheme for groups of individuals at the same institution, and a fee waiver for members during periods of maternity leave. Ordinary membership of ARMA is on a personal basis and is open to those with a predominantly management or administrative involvement in research within any discipline, in both private and public sectors, and of all levels of experience. The subscription for joining ARMA is £69 at present. Commercial membership is also available to commercial organisations whose services may be of interest to ordinary members. Please contact Simon Kerridge (Membership Secretary) for further information.
We provide a series of training and information events, including an annual Conference, a series of one-day seminars, a structured programme of training courses, and short Study Tours. We also support a number of focused Discussion Groups and related email lists. These events provide opportunities for the exchange of information, knowledge, expertise and best practice between members, and keep members up to date with developments in the field.
We publish a series of Occasional Papers to which members are encouraged to contribute, and offer a small number of bursaries to support individual professional development activities. ARMA is a founder member of the International Network of Research Management Societies, and we collaborate actively with our sister associations overseas.
These activities are coordinated by the Board of Directors, Active Members and committees for Training, Conference, and Membership Services. Suggestions are always welcomed from members about future activities for the association.
Click here to see a short presentation on the Association.
Click here to see the ARMA Timeline.
