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Strengthened processes, funding announcements and extension updates
18 Jun 2025
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The Australian Research Council (ARC) has been making essential updates to the ARC due diligence process. These updates are required to meet new legislative requirements under amendments to the Australian Research Council Act 2001, which introduce obligations where matters of national security, defence or international relations arise.
Now Open: Rejoinders for Linkage Projects 2025 Round 1 (LP25R1)
28 May 2025
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Rejoinders for Linkage Projects for funding applied for in 2025 (Round 1) are now open in the Research Management System (RMS).
Now Open: Rejoinders for Discovery Indigenous
23 May 2025
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Rejoinders for Discovery Indigenous for funding commencing in 2026 are now open in the Research Management System (RMS).
Scheme Outcome Announcements Update
15 May 2025
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Please note that Australian Research Council (ARC) scheme funding outcome announcements have been impacted due to the recent federal election.
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