Event Details

This introduction to post award research grant management workshop aims to provide delegates with specific and practical understanding of post-award financial administration within a university research management environment. You will also have the opportunity to hear direct from a Research Grant Auditor about what they look for while auditing your projects and what mistakes post-award teams usually make. The session combines a mixture of delivered content, and activities and provides an opportunity to network with colleagues from other universities.

By the end of the workshop, participants will:

• Understand the overall context of post award grant administration from a university context.
• Opportunity to hear from Research Grant Auditors about what they look for while auditing your projects, top grant audit issues and what mistakes post-award teams usually make
• Have a good understanding of the financial administration lifecycle of research accounts from start to finish and have confidence to apply the knowledge gained in their role.
• Understand the key risks at the post award stage and how to mitigate these.
• Have had an opportunity to network with peers in similar roles from across the sector.

Find out more about what to expect from the session here.

Target Audience

This is an introductory level course particularly suitable for those who are new to a post-award research administration role, ideally within the first 12 months of their post. The course may also be suitable for those who currently work in a pre-award or wider university setting and wish to gain greater insight into post-award administration.

Prior Knowledge Required

Participants will benefit from having basic accounts and post-award finance administration experience in a university environment and an understanding of general financial terms.

Benefits for Individuals

• Career Growth: Builds sector-relevant skills aligned with ARMA’s Professional Development Framework, and supports continuous development.
• Networking: Connect with peers across institutions, share experiences, and build professional relationships.
• Accessible & Inclusive: Affordable and designed for diverse learning needs.

Benefits For Institutions

• Workforce Development: Staff gain current knowledge of the overall context of post award grant administration.
• Cross-Sector Collaboration: Encourages dialogue and shared innovation though in-person group discussions and Q&A.
• Tailored Training: Addresses emerging needs in the sector.

Previous Session Feedback

“It was all highly relevant and useful. I enjoyed both the overview and the more detailed sessions.”

“It was a fantastic workshop. We will definitely do some things differently, improve the set up, include more info during the kick-off meetings etc. Both Suzanne and Anish’s presentations were very professional and easy to understand.”

“Being able to have such a thorough introduction to this process at the start of my role is really fortunate, and should allow me to set things up properly from the beginning.”

“Thank you so much. It was a very helpful workshop!”

“I found the course really worthwhile. It’s my first experience of accessing ARMA training, and it was great. Thank you.”

Professional development sessions are adapted based on member and delegate feedback.