Consultation on changes to Grant Agreements

The ARC will be inviting Research Office staff to participate in consultations regarding changes to ARC grant agreements.  

Amendments to the ARC Act, which came into effect on 1 July 2024, require that all current ARC Grant Agreements be updated by 30 June 2025 to reflect the new ARC Board becoming the ARC’s Accountable Authority. In addition, Section 49 of the amended Act sets out new requirements for all current and future Grant Agreements, including:   

• additional conflict of interest reporting requirements for researchers 
• reporting of information about the nature of the employment of researchers in final research project reports 
• terms or conditions relating to regular independent auditor statements to the CEO from organisations relating to compliance with some or all terms/conditions set out in agreements. 

The ARC is committed to working with Research Offices to consider how these changes can best be implemented to minimise administrative burden and support ongoing compliance. We would also like to take this opportunity to consult on opportunities to streamline and simplify grant agreements and post-award management.  

Two meeting invitations will be circulated later today. Each session will cover the same content, so please only choose one session to attend.  

We look forward to working with you.