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Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment and Facilities for funding commencing in 2027
Australian Research Council · Australia
The Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment and Facilities (LIEF) scheme provides funding to eligible organisations for research infrastructure, equipment and facilities. It supports collaborative access to expensive national and international research facilities and shared research infrastructure across higher education organisations and industry.
Funding
From $150K
Closed
9 Apr 2026
Duration
1 year, or 1 to 5 years for leasing infrastructure, construction of research infrastructure, or subscription/coordinated access to major facilities
Location
Australia
Who Can Apply
Application must be submitted through the Research Office of an Eligible Organisation listed in the Grant Guidelines.
Must nominate at least one Chief Investigator, and investigators must have met prior ARC reporting obligations.
Chief Investigators must be employed or appointed at an Eligible Organisation at at least 0.2 FTE equivalent conditions and reside in Australia more than 50% of the time.
Chief Investigators cannot be undertaking a Higher Degree by Research during the project activity period and are limited to a maximum of two concurrent LIEF projects.
An application may only be submitted through the Research Office of an Eligible Organisation listed in the Grant Guidelines. The application must nominate at least one Chief Investigator (CI), with the first named CI as Project Leader. To be eligible as a CI or PI, the individual must have met obligations regarding previously funded projects, including satisfactory final reports to the ARC, by the closing date. At the grant commencement date, a CI must be employed at an Eligible Organisation for at least 0.2 FTE, or hold an honorary academic appointment at an Eligible Organisation and not be employed at another organisation for more than 0.2 FTE. A CI must reside in Australia for more than 50 per cent of their time during the project activity period and must not be undertaking a Higher Degree by Research during that period. A CI can apply for and be concurrently funded for a maximum of two LIEF projects. To be eligible as a PI, the individual must not meet the eligibility criteria for a CI at the grant commencement date or during the project activity period. Further eligibility requirements are set out in the Grant Guidelines.
What's Funded
Acquisition, purchase, upgrade, construction, transportation, installation and maintenance of research equipment and infrastructure, as well as subscription or coordinated access to national and international research facilities.Expected Outcomes
Shared research infrastructure and facility access that supports excellent basic and applied research, research training, collaboration between eligible and partner organisations, and broader availability of infrastructure to the research community.Key Information
Applicant Types
universityother
Stage
any
Funding Purposes
researchcapital_expenditureother
Keywords
research infrastructureequipmentfacilitieshigher educationcollaborationnational facilitiesinternational facilitiesARC
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment and Facilities for funding commencing in 2027?
The Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment and Facilities for funding commencing in 2027 is a research grant offered by Australian Research Council in Australia, providing From $150K in funding. The Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment and Facilities (LIEF) scheme provides funding to eligible organisations for research infrastructure, equipment and facilities. It supports collaborative access to expensive national and international research facilities and shared research infrastructure across higher education organisations and industry.
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How much funding does the Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment and Facilities for funding commencing in 2027 provide?
The Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment and Facilities for funding commencing in 2027 provides From $150K in funding. The typical project duration is 1 year, or 1 to 5 years for leasing infrastructure, construction of research infrastructure, or subscription/coordinated access to major facilities.
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Who is eligible for the Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment and Facilities for funding commencing in 2027?
Application must be submitted through the Research Office of an Eligible Organisation listed in the Grant Guidelines.
Must nominate at least one Chief Investigator, and investigators must have met prior ARC reporting obligations.
Chief Investigators must be employed or appointed at an Eligible Organisation at at least 0.2 FTE equivalent conditions and reside in Australia more than 50% of the time.
Chief Investigators cannot be undertaking a Higher Degree by Research during the project activity period and are limited to a maximum of two concurrent LIEF projects.
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When does the Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment and Facilities for funding commencing in 2027 close?
Applications closed on 9 Apr 2026.
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What activities are funded?
Acquisition, purchase, upgrade, construction, transportation, installation and maintenance of research equipment and infrastructure, as well as subscription or coordinated access to national and international research facilities.
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How do I apply for the Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment and Facilities for funding commencing in 2027?
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