ARDC + RAiD adoption
Australia is the principal RAiD registration authority globally; widespread use across ARC + NHMRC projects.
Jurisdiction · AU
CASRAI standards in Australia
Australia is the home of RAiD (Research Activity Identifier, ISO 23527:2022) and the Australian Research Data Commons (ARDC) — one of the most influential national research-data infrastructure bodies globally. The Australian Research Council (ARC) and National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) are the main funders. Strong commitment to FAIR + CARE + Indigenous data sovereignty.
Key funders
Who funds research here
- ARC (Australian Research Council)
- NHMRC (National Health and Medical Research Council)
- CSIRO
- Cancer Council
- Heart Foundation
Assessment frameworks
How research is evaluated
- ARC ERA (Excellence in Research for Australia)
- NHMRC track record assessment
- CoARA signatories
Mandates
Active rules + when they took effect
ARC Open Access Policy
All ARC-funded research outputs to be open access (with 12-month embargo permitted for non-OA journals).
NHMRC Open Access Policy
Open access required for NHMRC outputs.
CARE principles + Indigenous data
Strong national leadership on CARE principles; AIATSIS framework for Indigenous data.
Related CASRAI guidance
