This policy outlines how the Australian Research Council determines the eligibility of research involving medical elements under its funding programs. View the up-to-date policy, Medical Research Policy 2025.1 Defines what constitutes medical research and related terms Clarifies which types of research are eligible for ARC funding Identifies research that is ineligible for support Helps applicants avoid submitting non-compliant proposals Supports consistency, integrity, and transparency in funding decisions Download PDF (153.18 KB) Download DOCX (32.74 KB) Publication date: 1 January 2018 Modified date: 1 January 2018