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ARC Linkage Project

ARC Linkage Project scheme objectives are to:

  • support the development of long-term strategic research alliances between higher education organisations and industry and other research end-users, in order to apply advanced knowledge to problems;
  • provide opportunities for internationally competitive research projects to be conducted in collaboration with organisations outside the higher education sector; and
  • enhance the scale and focus of research in Australian Government priority areas.

The scheme provides project funding of between $50,000 and $300,000 per year for two to five years and must include at least one Partner Organisation and satisfy the Australian Research Council's (ARC) contribution requirements.

Key Dates

ARC Linkage Projects 2025 Round 1

  • 12 December 2024 -  Applications open
  • 12 March 2025 - Research Administration Review
  • 26 March 2025 - Applications close
  • 28 May - 11 June 2025 - Rejoinders
  • 16 - 29 October 2025 - Anticipated announcement

ARC Linkage Projects 2025 Round 2

  • 27 March 2025 -  Applications open
  • 11 June 2025 - Research Administration Review
  • 25 June 2025 - Applications close
  • 20 August - 2 September - Rejoinders
  • 22 December 2025 - 5 January 2026 - Anticipated announcement

The  grant commencement date for Linkage Projects applied for in 2025 Round 1 and Round 2 applications, will be 1st January 2026.

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