The ARC has completed an internal review of the two‑step application process introduced for Discovery Projects in 2023.
ARC and NHMRC have jointly released updated guidance on generative AI for grants.
The ARC has released an updated Policy on Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence in the ARC’s grants programs.
Applications for Australian Laureate Fellowships for funding commencing in 2027 will close in the Research Management System (RMS) at 5:00 pm (AEST) on Thursday, 30 April 2026.
Full Applications for Discovery Projects for funding commencing in 2027 will close in the Research Management System (RMS) at 5:00 pm (AEST) on Wednesday, 22 April 2025.
Changes have been made to the upcoming Discovery Indigenous 2027 round, scheduled to open on 2 June 2026.
Applications for Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment and Facilities for funding commencing in 2027 will close in the Research Management System (RMS) at 5:00pm (AEST) on Thursday 9 April 2026.
The ARC has updated its Open Access Policy.
Applications for Australian Laureate Fellowships for funding commencing in 2027 are now open in the Research Management System (RMS) and will close at 5 pm (AEST) on Thursday 30 April 2026.
The Australian Research Council is recruiting an Academic Director (Indigenous) — a senior leadership role reporting directly to the ARC CEO.
Applications for Linkage Projects for funding applied for in 2026 will close in the Research Management System (RMS) at 5:00pm (AEDT) on Wednesday, 18 March 2026.
Applications for Discovery Early Career Researcher Award for funding commencing in 2027 will close in the Research Management System (RMS) at 5 pm (AEDT) on Wednesday 11 March 2026.