A revitalised program for Australia’s research future – changes to the NCGP. The revitalised National Competitive Grant Program (NCGP) was announced on 22 July 2026. Learn more Linkage funding schemes aim to: encourage and extend cooperative approaches to research improve the use of research outcomes by strengthening links across Australia’s innovation system and internationally The Linkage Program promotes national and international research partnerships between researchers and: business industry community organisations other publicly funded research agencies Through these partnerships, the program encourages the exchange of skills, knowledge and ideas to support commercial, economic, social and other benefits arising from research. Linkage schemes ARC Centres of Excellence Support for world‑class research centres addressing major challenges through collaboration. Industrial Transformation Research Program Funding to support industry‑focused research and workforce development. Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment and Facilities Funding to support to develop research infrastructure, equipment and facilities. Linkage Learned Academies Special Projects Support for projects delivered by Australia’s learned academies. Linkage Projects Funding for collaborative research projects with partner organisations. Special Research Initiatives Funding for research addressing national priorities or emerging issues. Early Career Industry Fellowships Support for early career researchers to work with industry partners. Mid-Career Industry Fellowships Support for mid‑career researchers to build industry engagement. Industry Laureate Fellowships Support for research leaders to undertake industry‑linked research and leadership activities. Considering collaborative or applied research? If your research is curiosity‑driven or discovery-focused, you may wish to explore funding under the Discovery Program.