Since 1 December 2022, all applications under the under the National Competitive Grants Program (NCGP) must include a National Interest Test (NIT) statement. The NIT explains how the proposed research project will benefit Australia – economically, socially, culturally or environmentally – beyond the academic community. Written for a general public audience, the NIT helps build understanding of why public funds are invested in research and gives applicants an opportunity to showcase the broader value of their work. For more information, see: Frequently Asked Questions Articulating National Interest in Grant Applications The ARC has published a range of NITs for successful projects