Research Culture Professional Training Development Programme for Research Enabling Staff, Grades 4 to 6

The aim of the programme is for research enabling staff to build a sense of professional identity, become familiar with rapid developments in the funding landscape and develop professional networks within and external to Cambridge.  Cohort participation will run from April 2025-March 2027 to maximise access to these opportunities.

We are offering professional training and development opportunities for colleagues in research support roles, Grades 4-6.  We are recruiting a training cohort of 18 participants, who will be offered the opportunity to:

• Obtain Association of Research Managers and Administrators (ARMA) membership
• Apply to attend the ARMA Annual Conference (4 funded places available, including registration, travel and accommodation)
• Apply to take professional training courses (10 funded opportunities/year, up to £300 pp).

Association of Research Managers and Administrators (ARMA)

ARMA is the UK’s professional association for research leadership, management and administration. We have over 3000 members from across the UK, from higher education institutions, research funders and charities. Our work focuses on creating opportunities for our members to develop their professional skills and play their part in a positive and dynamic research culture

ARMA is an amazing connected community of research services professionals working in partnership with the UK’s most talented academics and researchers, delivering new game-changing discoveries every day. We have representatives in the UK’s largest and smallest research institutions and are not aligned to any mission group. All our members have access to a great range of opportunities and benefits, such as:

• member-exclusive newsletters every week, with the latest news, opportunities, events and benefits for RMA professionals

• Special Interest Groups to network with fellow members who share your interests and keep you connected with the latest thinking and best practice in the profession

• discounted rates for our live webinars and training & development workshops, and access a range of online learning materials, including our free ARMA Bites

• Enrol for one of our ATHE- accredited Certificate in Research Management qualifications to help you progress your professional career in Research Management

• Become a mentor or mentee in our annual Mentoring Programme

And more!

What is the expected time commitment?

Time committed to the Programme is set by each individual with a suggested commitment of 1 hour a month until January 2027.

Any queries?

Please do not hesitate to contact us with questions at: ahss-srf-administrator@admin.cam.ac.uk