ARC Centre of Excellence CE26 – RIC Information Session 27 June 2023

The 2026 ARC Centres of Excellence (CoE) Stage 1 Expression of Interest (EI26) round is anticipated to open early 2024.

ARC Centres of Excellence (CoEs) are hubs of expertise through which high-quality researchers maintain and develop Australia’s international standing in national priority research areas.

The upcoming 2026 ARC Expression of Interest Stage 1 (EI26) round is anticipated to open in 2024. Internal processes and support mechanisms have now commenced in preparation, see below.

Notice of Intent (NOI): A NOI should be submitted as soon as possible, by the proposed Centre Director for all potential ARC Centres of Excellence applications, or UoM participants on non-lead applications.

RIC Drop–in Sessions (Zoom): RIC-Major Initiatives will hold regular Zoom drop-in sessions to enable potential applicants and Faculty Research Office personnel to ask questions regarding the CoE application process and bid-specific content. An iCal with Zoom link will be provided by RIC-Major Initiatives to all potential applicants that submit an  NOI.

RIC Information Session (Zoom): The RIC-Major Initiatives team will be hosting an internal information session via Zoom, Tuesday 27th June 2023, 11:00-12:00. This session will provide an overview of the scheme, the internal processes, a series of short presentations by a panel of current/former Centre Directors, and include opportunity for Q&A. Register your attendance here .

Further Details: Additional information on the ARC Centres of Excellence Scheme, including critical dates, internal processes and supporting documents, can be found on the dedicated RIC-Major Initiatives webpage here (currently under construction).

Contact: RIC I&E Major Initiatives team/Melanie Horder (ric-majorinitiatives@unimelb.edu.au)