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Acknowledging the ARC
The Australian Research Council (ARC) plays a key role in the Australian Government’s investment in the future prosperity and well-being of the Australian community. The ARC’s mission is to advance Australia’s capacity to undertake quality research that brings economic, social and cultural benefit to the Australian community.
Established as an independent body under the Australian Research Council Act 2001, the ARC reports to the Minister for Education, Science and Training, the Hon Julie Bishop MP.
The ARC fosters excellence, partnerships and the highest ethical standards in research and research training in all fields of science, social sciences and the humanities.
Under Backing Australia’s Ability, the Australian Government’s 2001 innovation action plan, ARC funding increased by $736 million, doubling the funds for research by 2006.
The ARC is the primary source of advice to the Government on investment in the national research effort. The ARC:
- supports the highest quality research and research training through national competition in all fields of science, social sciences and the humanities;
- brokers partnerships between researchers and industry, government, community organisations and the international community.
ARC funding programs come under the umbrella of the National Competitive Grants Program.
