Gender Equality in Research

The ARC is committed to ensuring that all researchers have the same opportunity to participate in the funding schemes of the National Competitive Grants Program (NCGP) irrespective of gender. The ARC funds the best researchers to support the highest quality Australian research and innovation.

In addressing this commitment, the ARC has established a range of initiatives including:

• targeted funding through the Australian Laureate Fellowships scheme
• maternity/paternity leave and part time arrangements for fellowship and awards
• a Research Opportunity and Performance Evidence selection criterion
• extension of eligibility requirements for some fellowships/awards
• engagement with stakeholders and the wider community about the issue of gender equality

ARC Support for Gender Equality

• Gender Equality in Research: ARC Statement of Support and Expectations for Gender Equality 
• ARC Gender Equality Action Plan 2018 
• Kathleen Fitzpatrick and Georgina Sweet Australian Laureate Fellowship profiles
• ARC Research Opportunity and Performance Evidence (ROPE) Statement

Gender outcome data

• Funding Outcomes by Gender—2014 Gender Snapshot report
• Funding Outcomes by Gender—2015 Gender Snapshot report
• Funding Outcomes by Gender—2016 Gender Snapshot report
  • 2016 Gender Snapshot Summary
• Funding Outcomes by Gender—2017 Gender Snapshot report
  • 2017 Gender Snapshot Summary
• Funding Outcomes by Gender—2018 Gender Snapshot report
  • 2018 Gender Snapshot Summary
• Funding Outcomes by Gender—2019 Gender Snapshot report
  • 2019 Gender Snapshot Summary
• Funding Outcomes by Gender—Trend Data 
• Gender Composition of ARC Committees

*Note: This data is only provided in Excel format at this stage. Please contact the ARC on communications@arc.gov.au if you have any troubles accessing this information.

Other links

• Media release: ARC Gender Equality Action Plan 2015–16 released
• ARC Research Workforce statement
• Science 50:50: Inspiring young women to pursue careers in science