The Australian Research Council (ARC) is now operating in accordance with the Guidance on Caretaker Conventions, pending the outcome of the 2025 federal election.

Applications for Linkage Projects for funding applied for in 2025 Round 2 (LP25R2) will open for applications on Thursday 3 April 2025.

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 Linkage Projects for funding applied for in 2025 Round 1 will close at 5:00pm (AEDT) on Wednesday 26 March 2025.

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.

The ARC has developed a new Grant Dataset Dashboard.

Rejoinders for Future Fellowships for funding commencing in 2025 are now open in the Research Management System (RMS).

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.

The ARC is seeking nominations from suitably qualified and experienced individuals to join the ARC College of Experts for 2026

The Australian Research Council has released outcomes of Expression of Interest applications for the Discovery Projects scheme.

Today, the Australian Research Council has released the Discussion Paper: A New Plan for ARC-Funded Research.

Today, the Australian Research Council has released the Discussion Paper: A New Plan for ARC-Funded Research.