12 October 2022
The ARC welcomes the announcement by the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) regarding the new measures it will introduce to address gender disparities in NHMRC funding schemes. The ARC was pleased to participate in the consultations undertaken by NHMRC to develop this new initiative.
Over the past decade, the ARC has taken many practical steps to improve outcomes for women researchers in ARC funded grants schemes. Across our many schemes, women’s success rates are consistently comparable to those of men.
These measures, which have encouraged participation and supported strong levels of success in grants applications rounds, include:
The ARC’s Strategy 2022-25 renews this commitment across all ARC activities. The ARC is committed to continuing to work collaboratively with stakeholders in the Australian research sector to support diversity, including advancing gender equality.
Media contact:
ARC Communications 0412 623 056 or communications@arc.gov.au