Australian Research Council (ARC) Employee Directory
Research ServicesAustralia201-500 Employees
The ARC is a national agency in Australia that funds and guides research activity. It operates as an independent Commonwealth entity established under the Australian Research Council Act 2001 and reports to the Minister for Education. It administers the National Competitive Grants Program, a central part of Australia's investment in research and development. It also provides government policy advice and assesses the quality, engagement, and impact of university research. Its primary customers are universities and researchers within Australia's research ecosystem. In 2026, the ARC partnered with Universities Australia to assess how the national research integrity system operates and where it can be strengthened.