We administer the National Competitive Grants Program (NCGP) which supports the highest-quality fundamental and applied research and research training through national competition.
Researchers seeking Australian Research Council (ARC) support will find information here about schemes funded under the National Competitive Grants Program.
The ARC plays a pivotal role in helping Australia to continue to build its capability to produce excellent research, foster research talent and ensure community benefit from investment in research.
The Australian Research Council (ARC) is now operating in accordance with the Guidance on Caretaker Conventions, pending the outcome of the 2025 federal election.
The Australian Research Council (ARC) has released the 2025-26 National Competitive Grants Program (NCGP) Scheme Calendar, providing indicative timings to support planning for participants and research administrators.
Applications for Discovery Early Career Researcher Award for funding commencing in 2026 will close in the Research Management System (RMS) at 5:00 pm (AEDT) on Tuesday, 18 March 2025.
Full applications for Discovery Projects for funding commencing in 2026 are now open in the Research Management System (RMS) and will close at 5:00 pm (AEST) on Wednesday, 16 April 2025.
