ARC Medical Research Policy
The ARC Medical Research Policy details research which is eligible for ARC support. The intended aim is to reduce the likelihood of applicants preparing and submitting applications to the ARC which are ineligible for funding.
Current Policy
Supporting Documents
The following documents provide additional guidance on the ARC Medical Research Policy:
- ARC Medical Research Policy Eligibility Examples
- ARC Medical Research Policy Frequently Asked Questions
- Medical Research Advisory Group Frequently Asked Questions
Previous versions
- ARC Medical Research Policy (Version 2018.1)
This policy was effective from 11 September 2018 to 31 December 2020. For schemes closing after this date, refer to the ARC Medical Research Policy –Version 2020.1.- ARC Medical Research Policy Definitions relevant to ARC Medical Research Policy – Version 2018.1
- ARC Medical Research Policy (Version 2017.1)
This policy was effective from 5 October 2017 to 10 September 2018. For schemes closing after this date, refer to the ARC Medical Research Policy –Version 2018.1. - ARC Medical Research Policy (Version 2014.3)
This policy was effective from 25 August 2014 to 4 October 2017. For schemes closing after this date, refer to the ARC Medical Research Policy –Version 2017.1. - ARC Medical Research Policy (Version 2014.2)
This policy was effective from 10 January 2014 to 24 August 2014. For schemes closing after this date, refer to the ARC Medical Research Policy –Version 2014.3. - ARC Medical Research Policy (Version 2014.1)
This policy was effective from 2 January 2014 to 9 January 2014. For schemes closing after this date, refer to the ARC Medical Research Policy –Version 2014.2. - ARC Definition of Medical and Dental Research (Version 2013.1)
This definition of Medical and Dental Research is applicable to all schemes that closed for applications between 1 September 2013 and 2 January 2014. For schemes closing before 1 September 2013, please direct enquiries to NCGP@arc.gov.au.