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Plan ahead with indicative dates for ARC’s 2025–26 grant schemes.

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Learn more about how the ARC supports high-quality research and training through the National Competitive Grants Program (NCGP).

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Have your say: AI in research grant assessment

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The ARC is refreshing its Policy on Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence in the ARC’s grants programs to take account of developments in the AI space and welcomes input from the sector.
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Protecting and empowering the Australian horticulture industry

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Focused on strengthening the protected cropping industry, a new ARC Training Centre will train future researchers and industry leaders to drive innovation, sustainability, and resilience in food production.
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Next-Gen Radiochemistry: From Molecules to Medicine

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A new ARC Training Centre aims to develop advanced radiochemical technologies and train the next generation of leaders in radiopharmaceutical research and innovation.

Kids, bugs and drugs: Human-microbial relations in everyday family life

Feature Articles
With the support of the ARC, Associate Professor Katherine Kenny is addressing one of the world's most urgent health challenges: antimicrobial resistance (AMR).
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Research Management System (RMS)

Streamlining research grant processes.

RMS is used to manage research grants from submission and assessment to post-award activities like final reports and variations.

ARC Data Portal

Explore research data across ARC programs.

Access datasets from across the National Competitive Grants Program, Research Grant Services, and evaluation and impact metrics.

Research Grants Services (RGS)

Supporting research-focused grant programs.

The ARC provides grants administration services to other government entities via RMS.