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ARC Future Fellowships (FT26 Round)

Australian Research Council · Australia

Provides four-year fellowships for outstanding mid-career researchers in Australia, including a salary component and up to $60,000 per year for project expenses. Open to researchers in national priority areas such as materials science.

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Closed

1 Mar 2026

Duration

4 years

Location

Australia

Who Can Apply

Mid-career researchers at eligible Australian institutions; national priority areas

What's Funded

research,collaboration,field research,student support,international collaboration

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Expected Outcomes

publications,leadership,economic and social impact

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Key Information

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Australian Research Council

Frequently Asked Questions

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What is the ARC Future Fellowships (FT26 Round)?

The ARC Future Fellowships (FT26 Round) is a research grant offered by Australian Research Council in Australia. Provides four-year fellowships for outstanding mid-career researchers in Australia, including a salary component and up to $60,000 per year for project expenses. Open to researchers in national priority areas such as materials science.
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Who is eligible for the ARC Future Fellowships (FT26 Round)?

Mid-career researchers at eligible Australian institutions; national priority areas
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When does the ARC Future Fellowships (FT26 Round) close?

Applications closed on 1 Mar 2026.
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What activities are funded?

research,collaboration,field research,student support,international collaboration
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