Conference Registration Bursary 

To uphold our commitment to making ARMA events as accessible and inclusive as possible, we are pleased to offer the Conference Registration Bursary for ARMA 2026. This initiative provides complimentary conference tickets to support members from marginalised or underrepresented groups who may face financial barriers to attendance.​

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Please note: This bursary is separate from the Support to Attend bursary, which focuses on additional financial assistance for attendees who already have conference tickets.

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What the bursary covers

The bursary includes the full cost of conference registration. However, it does not cover travel or accommodation expenses. These costs must be covered by the applicant or their host institution.

A limited number of complimentary tickets are available under this scheme.

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Eligibility

Applicants must be ARMA members to qualify. The bursary is specifically aimed at members from marginalised or underrepresented backgrounds, including but not limited to:

• Research managers and administrators who identify as Global Majority*

• Individuals with protected characteristics

• Early career research managers and administrators

• People with caring responsibilities

• Representatives from charitable organisations

• Representatives from independent research organisations

*Global Majority is an emerging term to describe people traditionally defined as BAME in the UK.

(Note: This is not an exhaustive list.)
 

How to apply

To express your interest in this bursary, please complete our expression of interest form.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ARMA2026RegBursary

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Deadline: Friday, 27 February 2026

For further details, please contact: conference@arma.ac.uk

Conditions of the bursary

• The conference ticket awarded through this bursary is non-transferable.

• Successful applicants must provide evidence that they or their host institution can cover travel and accommodation expenses.

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Testimonials from 2025 recipients:

“I was eager to attend the ARMA Conference 2025 but was initially deterred by the cost. Thanks to the generous bursary covering 100% of the conference fees, I was able to participate with minimal expense, only covering my travel. The conference was extremely well organised, and I found the sessions highly relevant and engaging—particularly those on international collaboration and Horizon funding, which directly relate to my role as a manager for a research institute at the University of Strathclyde.”

“Attending the ARMA Conference in Edinburgh in 2025 was a really meaningful experience for me. I am genuinely grateful for the registration bursary, which was offered as part of the support for BAME professionals. It not only helped cover the cost of attending but also made me feel included and encouraged in an environment where representation still has room for improvement.

I found the sessions on AI and research impact to be particularly valuable. They provided me with practical insights that I have already brought back into my role, and they inspired me to think differently about how we can support researchers and enhance their pathways to impact. However, what resonated with me the most were the conversations I had with colleagues who shared similar experiences. These interactions gave me a strong sense of connection and belonging.

The bursary made my attendance possible, and it also helped me feel more visible and supported within the research management community.”