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ARC Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment and Facilities for funding commencing in 2027 (LE27)

Australian Research Council · Australia

Supports eligible organisations to purchase, construct or access expensive research infrastructure, equipment and facilities needed for research, with an emphasis on collaborative use and broader researcher access.

Official Grant Page

Funding

From $150K

Closed

9 Apr 2026

Duration

Up to 1 year; up to 5 years for leasing, construction, or subscription/coordinated access arrangements

Location

Australia

Who Can Apply

Best fit for Australian university-led or eligible research collaborations seeking shared research infrastructure, equipment or facility access, especially where there is strong co-investment and broader collaborative use.
- Application must be for the ARC Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment and Facilities 2027 round under the Linkage Program Grant Guidelines (2024, second edition - Variation 1). - The submitting organisation must be an Eligible Organisation and act as the Administering Organisation. - Other Eligible Organisations, if included, must themselves be eligible. - The scheme is intended to support researchers from higher education organisations and industry to access needed research infrastructure, equipment and facilities. - Administering Organisation and each Other Eligible Organisation must contribute significantly in cash and/or in-kind or other material resources. - Partner Organisations, where included, must provide project-specific cash and/or in-kind or other material support and meet scheme eligibility requirements. - Organisational cash contributions for direct costs must make up at least 25% of the total direct cost of the research infrastructure. - Funding requested from the ARC must be at least $150,000 and cannot exceed 75% of the total direct cost of eligible budget items.

What's Funded

purchase of major equipment,construction of research infrastructure,leasing infrastructure/equipment/facilities,subscription access to international facilities,coordinated access to major national facilities

Expected Outcomes

shared research capability,improved researcher access,collaborative infrastructure use,stronger research capacity,national and global research competitiveness

Key Information

Applicant Types

universityresearch institutionhigher education organisationresearch collaboration

Stage

established research teamresearch infrastructure expansion

Funding Purposes

research infrastructureequipmentfacility accessconstructionleasingsubscription

Keywords

ARCLIEFLE27Linkage InfrastructureEquipmentFacilitiesresearch infrastructureuniversity

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ARC Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment and Facilities for funding commencing in 2027 (LE27)?

The ARC Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment and Facilities for funding commencing in 2027 (LE27) is a research grant offered by Australian Research Council in Australia, providing From $150K in funding. Supports eligible organisations to purchase, construct or access expensive research infrastructure, equipment and facilities needed for research, with an emphasis on collaborative use and broader researcher access.

How much funding does the ARC Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment and Facilities for funding commencing in 2027 (LE27) provide?

The ARC Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment and Facilities for funding commencing in 2027 (LE27) provides From $150K in funding. The typical project duration is Up to 1 year; up to 5 years for leasing, construction, or subscription/coordinated access arrangements.

Who is eligible for the ARC Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment and Facilities for funding commencing in 2027 (LE27)?

Best fit for Australian university-led or eligible research collaborations seeking shared research infrastructure, equipment or facility access, especially where there is strong co-investment and broader collaborative use.

When does the ARC Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment and Facilities for funding commencing in 2027 (LE27) close?

Applications closed on 9 Apr 2026.

What activities are funded?

purchase of major equipment,construction of research infrastructure,leasing infrastructure/equipment/facilities,subscription access to international facilities,coordinated access to major national facilities

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