Annual Report 2025-26 Publication date: 22 October 2026 This report was published on 22 October 2026. View the Annual Report 2025-26 publication details page Download PDF (2.94 MB)
Research Integrity Policy – 2026 Publication date: 9 September 2026 This policy was published on 9 September 2026. View the Research Integrity Policy – 2026 publication details page Download PDF (340.29 KB) Download DOCX (214.18 KB)
Towards a more trusted, collaborative and connected research system - ARC and NHMRC joint communiqué Publication date: 27 August 2026 The Australian Research Council (ARC) and the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) met in Canberra on 12 August 2026 for a landmark joint workshop bringing together the ARC Board and NHMRC Council, along with the CEOs and other senior officials from the agencies.… View the Towards a more trusted, collaborative and connected research system - ARC and NHMRC joint communiqué publication details page Download DOCX (302.75 KB) Download PDF (247.24 KB)
ARC Corporate Plan 2026–27 Publication date: 26 August 2026 The ARC Corporate Plan 2026–27 describes the Australian Research Council’s purpose, key activities, strategic priorities, operating context, capability and cooperation needs, and risk oversight and performance frameworks. It covers the period 2026–27 to 2029–30, with a focus on 2026–27. View the ARC Corporate Plan 2026–27 publication details page Download PDF (660.26 KB)
ARC Strategy 2026-2035 Publication date: 13 August 2026 The ARC Strategy 2026–2035 sets the Australian Research Council's direction for the decade ahead and outlines its vision of advancing Australia through the power of research. View the ARC Strategy 2026-2035 publication details page Download PDF (510.39 KB)
Persistent Identifier (PID) Action Plan Publication date: 13 August 2026 The ARC Persistent Identifier (PID) Action Plan outlines initiatives to strengthen the use of persistent identifiers across ARC-funded research to improve tracking, interoperability, and research impact. View the Persistent Identifier (PID) Action Plan publication details page Download PDF (124.53 KB)
ARC Policy Consultation: FAIR Data Policy Publication date: 10 August 2026 The ARC is seeking sector feedback on a draft FAIR Data Policy which would apply to future NCGP schemes. View the ARC Policy Consultation: FAIR Data Policy publication details page Download PDF (496.35 KB)
NCGP Review Final Report Publication date: 22 July 2026 The final report of the National Competitive Grants Program (NCGP) Policy Review reflects extensive consultation and sets the direction for a revitalised and more accessible research funding program in Australia. View the NCGP Review Final Report publication details page Download PDF (560.76 KB)