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Find out information about the aims, funding, key dates, resources and contacts for the ARC Linkage Projects scheme.

Aim

The objectives of the ARC Linkage Projects scheme are to:

  • support internationally competitive research projects and teams on challenges or opportunities of relevance to research end-users;
  • foster the establishment and strengthening of research alliances between higher education organisations and research end-users;
  • enhance the scale and focus of research, including in Australian Government priority areas.

The minimum level of funding provided by the ARC under Linkage Projects is $50,000 per year of funding and the maximum is $300,000 per year of funding per Project, for each year of the Project.  A Project may be applied for and awarded funding for a minimum of two to a maximum of five consecutive years.

Partner Organisations (combined) are expected to provide funding, cash and in-kind, to at least match the amount requested from the ARC. The combined Partner Organisation cash contribution must be at least 25% of the ARC request. Some exemptions apply.
For funding applied for in 2026:

Linkage Projects 2026 (one assessment round only)

  • Grant Guidelines released by ARC: Wednesday 7 January 2026
  • Applications open: Wednesday 14 January 2026
  • Strategic review (optional): select a day and time in this booking calendar on or before Wednesday 18 February 2026 and submit to the RO in RMS
  • Compliance and eligibility check (mandatory): select a day and time in this booking calendar on or before Wednesday 4 March 2026 and submit to the RO in RMS
  • ARC request not to assess close: Wednesday 4 March 2026
  • Applications close: Wednesday 18 March 2026
  • Rejoinders: 27 May to 10 June 2026
  • Anticipated announcement: 9 to 23 December 2026

These are indicative dates from the ARC and are subject to change
Notification of Intent (NOI)

Complete a Notification of Intent to inform your Faculty and the University Research Services teams of your intention to submit an application. After completing this NOI, you will be provided with regular updates about your funding scheme and sent valuable resources that will assist you in developing a highly competitive research grant application.

Information Webinar

Developing a Competitive ARC Linkage Project Application
15 May 2025
Katherine Shevelev (Research Services)
Slides [PDF]
Recording [Microsoft Stream]

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