Salary ranges relate to academic salary scales and, except for Senior Research Fellowships, successful applicants also receive a Research Support Grant. Scheme supports high quality research which has the potential for social benefit to Australia and which will encourage research collaboration between higher education institutions and industry. Proposals must contain an industry contribution, in cash or in kind. Research Infrastucture Equipment and Facilities Scheme funds large equipment and facilities. Grants are provided for collaborative proposals, involving two or more higher education institutions, to enhance areas of research strength or to support areas of recognised potential.
Funding is normally for one year only.
Indigenous Researchers' Development Scheme aims to encourage participation in research by Indigenous Australians. The key objective of the scheme is to develop the performance and the expertise of successful grantees to a level that would enable them to be competitive in applying for other ARC schemes. Initially the scheme will provide support for research projects and for training in research methodology and the preparation of research applications. Grants under the Indigenous Researchers Development Scheme are available only to Indigenous Australian researchers or Indigenous Australian students seeking a grant for a research project which forms part of their postgraduate studies. Special Research Centres are established in publicly-funded higher education institutions to support research of outstanding quality in fields that will contribute substantially to Australia's development.