Linkage Projects for funding applied for in 2026

### Australian Research Council (ARC) Linkage Projects Grant Opportunity (GO8179) This tender, managed by the **Australian Research Council (ARC)**, seeks applications for the **Linkage Projects scheme** for funding to be applied for in 2026. The scheme supports projects that initiate or develop long-term strategic research alliances, focusing on applying advanced knowledge to solve problems and secure commercial or other benefits. #### 🎯 Key Objectives & Scope The primary goal is to foster internationally competitive research projects and strengthen alliances between higher education organizations and research end-users. The scope covers research relevant to Australian Government priority areas. The expected deliverables include new or strengthened collaborations, the creation of new knowledge benefiting Australian end-users, and tangible economic, commercial, environmental, social, and/or cultural benefits for Australia. #### 💰 Funding Details * **Estimated Grant Value:** AUD $100,000.00 to $1,500,000.00. * **Activity Timeframe:** Minimum of two to a maximum of five consecutive years. * **Submission Deadline:** **18-Mar-2026, 5:00 pm (ACT Local Time)**. #### 📜 Requirements & Eligibility Applications must be submitted through the Research Office of an Eligible Organisation via the **Research Management System (RMS)**. The submission must be a mature research plan ready for implementation. Key eligibility criteria focus on the Chief Investigator (CI) and Partner Investigator (PI) roles, including residency requirements (CI must reside >50% in Australia during the project) and limitations on concurrent funding across ARC Linkage Program projects. #### 📍 Location and Categories This opportunity is open across all Australian states and territories (ACT, NSW, VIC, SA, WA, QLD, NT, TAS). The primary research categories are **Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (HASS) Research (381002)** and **STEM Research (381001)**. **Keywords:** ARC, Linkage Projects, Research Alliance, HASS, STEM, Competitive Research Funding, Grant Application, RMS Submission, Research End-Users.