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ARC Linkage Projects

ARC Linkage Projects

Funds Australian universities and industry in co-funded projects with shared research contributions and partnership.

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Linkage Projects 2026 (LP26) is the current round of the Australian Research Council's Linkage Projects scheme, which funds collaborative research partnerships between Australian universities and external research end-users—including industry, government agencies, and community organisations. The scheme's purpose is to initiate or develop long-term strategic research alliances, apply advanced know…

Open-topic, but every application must include at least one Partner Organisation (business, industry, government or community), and project must develop a long-term research alliance.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Annual
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.—
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.24–60 months
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.100%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—

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Last verified: 29 Jun 2026Source: www.arc.gov.au