This section introduces the Australian Research Council’s Open Access Policy and outlines its application to ARC grant schemes commencing on or after 1 July 2026. The Australian Research Council’s Open Access Policy for ARC grant schemes opening on or after 1 July 2026. Download PDF (460.43 KB) Download DOCX (182.97 KB) Created date: 24 March 2026 Modified date: 24 March 2026 Publication date: 24 March 2026 Version: 2026.1 Digital Object Identifier (DOI): Australian Research Council Open Access Policy 2026.1 Date opened: 24 March 2026