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ARMS is a professional association for research managers and administrators designed to enhance and build the networks of research professionals across the research enterprise spectrum, as well as to exchange knowledge and expertise on issues to do with the management and commercialisation of research. Currently ARMS has over 540 registered members under corporate or individual membership categories. ARMS has grown significantly from its beginnings in 1999 and is now moving towards a partially supported professional society. The ARMS Executive volunteer their time with part-time support of a small secretariat. Primary activities centre on an annual conference, specialist interest workshops, and training and information events organised through local Chapters. ARMS also has a regular newsletter entitled "Up in ARMS" and e-newsletter updates to keep membership informed. ARMS is dedicated to the professional development of members and currently offers travel grants to support middle-level research managers to participate in an appropriate national or international research management activity or study tour. ARMS also encourages and supports formal mentoring relationships through a mentoring scheme. ARMS is a member of the International Network of Research Management Societies (INORMS), and collaborates actively with sister societies overseas.

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