Are you a mid-career researcher aiming to elevate your academic journey in Australia? The Australian Research Council (ARC) Future Fellowships 2026 provide a prestigious platform for researchers in STEM as well as the Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences (HASS) to pursue groundbreaking research.
With grants ranging from AUD $766,904 to $1,329,808 over four years, this fellowship ensures financial stability while fostering research leadership, international collaboration, and innovation with global impact.
Fellowship Benefits
The ARC Future Fellowships program provides funding for four (04) consecutive years on a full-time basis, with flexibility to extend part-time for up to eight years. Funding covers:
- Salary support for fellows
- Research activities and project-related expenses
- Support for international collaborations and research leadership
- Opportunities to generate economic, social, cultural, and environmental benefits for Australia
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must apply through the Research Office of an eligible Australian university or institution. To qualify, candidates must:
- Hold a PhD awarded between 1 March 2011 and 1 March 2021 (with allowances for career interruptions)
- Be a mid-career researcher with proven research leadership, mentoring, and training experience
- Not have received or been nominated for a Future Fellowship more than three times previously
- Comply with ARC project limit rules, which may require relinquishing other roles if selected
This fellowship is open across all Australian states and territories (ACT, NSW, VIC, SA, WA, QLD, NT, TAS) and strongly encourages both national and international collaborations.
Application Timeline
- Deadline: 5 November 2025, 5:00 PM (ACT Local Time)
- Applications must strictly follow the ARC Research Management System (RMS) requirements.
- Proposals should be complete, competitive, and aligned with national and international research priorities.
Application Process
- Applications must be submitted online through ARC’s Research Management System (RMS) by the administering university.
- Prospective applicants should coordinate with their institution’s Research Office for internal review prior to submission.
- New users must register and request access via the ARC RMS portal.
Official Application Link
Apply here via the ARC RMS Portal
