Overview
Where ARC stands on contributorship and open research
ARC research-integrity guidance defers to the Australian Code for the Responsible Conduct of Research. ARC Linkage and Centre of Excellence schemes informally reference CRediT in collaborative-attribution discussions. CRediT is not mandated at the ARC policy layer.
CRediT status: Encouraged - Guidance or programme calls reference CRediT, but formal policy text is silent.
Open access
ARC Open Access Policy (2022)
ARC-funded peer-reviewed research outputs must be openly accessible, with the accepted manuscript deposited in an institutional repository or freely accessible at the journal within 12 months of publication. Books and other long-form outputs are addressed under separate provisions.
Research data management
Data sharing requirements
ARC Research Data Management guidance; aligned with the Australian Code.
Submission and reporting
How ARC researchers apply and report
| Primary submission system | RMS (Research Management System) for ARC applications and reporting |
| Biosketch / CV format | ARC-specific researcher CV (within RMS application) |
| Reporting cycle | ARC Final Report; Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) cycle |
ARC applicants use the Research Management System (RMS) for Discovery Projects, Linkage Projects, ARC Centres of Excellence, Industrial Transformation programmes, and the suite of fellowship schemes (Future Fellowships, DECRA, Laureate Fellowships). A Research Data Management plan is expected for data-generating projects. ORCID is supported and integrated into RMS. Adherence to the Australian Code for the Responsible Conduct of Research - jointly issued with NHMRC and Universities Australia - is a grant condition.
Contributorship guidance
How ARC handles contributor attribution
ARC defers to the Australian Code on authorship. CRediT is referenced informally in collaborative-grant contexts (ARC Linkage, Centres of Excellence) as one valid means of distinguishing contributions.
For authors
Publishing from ARC funding
When publishing from ARC funding, deposit the accepted manuscript in an institutional repository or ensure free access at the journal within 12 months of publication. Acknowledge ARC using the standard funding-acknowledgement format that names the scheme and grant reference. Include a CRediT statement at the publisher's request. For long-form scholarly outputs (monographs, edited collections), follow the ARC long-form provisions which permit traditional publication routes alongside open access. Update your RMS researcher profile with the publication.
For general CRediT submission guidance across publishers, see CRediT for authors.
Notable initiatives
ARC programmes and infrastructure
- ARC Discovery Projects
- ARC Linkage Projects (industry collaboration)
- ARC Centres of Excellence
- Future Fellowships / DECRA / Laureate Fellowships
- Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA)
Notes
Caveats and context
ARC and NHMRC share the Australian Code and much joint research-integrity infrastructure but operate distinct application systems; researchers funded by both should expect to maintain parallel reporting workflows.
Frequently asked
Common questions about ARC
- Does ARC require CRediT?
- ARC does not require CRediT at the policy-text level, but guidance and programme materials reference it. ARC research-integrity guidance defers to the Australian Code for the Responsible Conduct of Research. ARC Linkage and Centre of Excellence schemes informally reference CRediT in collaborative-attribution discussions. CRediT is not mandated at the ARC policy layer.
- What is ARC's open access policy?
- ARC Open Access Policy (2022). ARC-funded peer-reviewed research outputs must be openly accessible, with the accepted manuscript deposited in an institutional repository or freely accessible at the journal within 12 months of publication. Books and other long-form outputs are addressed under separate provisions.
- How do I report contributorship to ARC?
- ARC defers to the Australian Code on authorship. CRediT is referenced informally in collaborative-grant contexts (ARC Linkage, Centres of Excellence) as one valid means of distinguishing contributions.
- Where do I submit a ARC application?
- ARC applications are submitted through RMS (Research Management System) for ARC applications and reporting. ARC applicants use the Research Management System (RMS) for Discovery Projects, Linkage Projects, ARC Centres of Excellence, Industrial Transformation programmes, and the suite of fellowship schemes (Future Fellowships, DECRA, Laureate Fellowships). A Research Data Management plan is expected for data-generating projects. ORCID is supported and integrated into RMS. Adherence to the Australian Code for the Responsible Conduct of Research - jointly issued with NHMRC and Universities Australia - is a grant condition.
- What is ARC's data sharing requirement?
- ARC Research Data Management guidance; aligned with the Australian Code. Researchers should follow the data-management plan submitted with the application and deposit data in a recognised repository where appropriate.
References
Sources
- Australian Code for the Responsible Conduct of Research (2018)
- ARC Open Access Policy (2022)
- Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) framework
