ARC National Interest Test (NIT)
Required plain-English statement for all ARC applications. Must explain why the research is in Australia's national interest.
Scheme details
- Funding range
- N/A — required component of all ARC Discovery and Linkage applications
- Career stage
- All career stages
- Scheme type
- Individual
- Eligibility
- Required for every ARC application. Written by the lead CI. Not a standalone grant — always submitted alongside a full application.
- Format & limits
- Strictly 200 words / 1,500 characters. Plain English, no jargon. Single statement.
- Deadline
- Date TBC Tied to parent ARC scheme deadline
View official scheme page
https://www.arc.gov.au/funding/apply-funding/arc-application-guidelines/national-interest-test-guidelines
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Last updated: 2026-05-28
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