ARC Future Fellowships 2027 in Australia | Fully Funded
The ARC Future scholarship supports mid-career researchers with four-year fellowships and up to $60,000 p.a. in non-salary funding. Applicants can apply via the University of Queensland and ARC.
Overview
The ARC Future Fellowships grant opportunity supports mid-career researchers to conduct high-quality research in areas of national and international benefit. Administered through the Australian Research Council and hosted at eligible Australian administering organisations like the University of Queensland, the scheme aims to enhance research scale and international collaboration.
Benefits
Successful fellows receive salary support at one of three fellowship levels along with project funding. Key benefits include:
- Up to AUD 60,000 per year in non-salary project funding for four years
- Support for research assistants and personnel
- Funding for equipment, consumables, and laboratory facilities
- Resources for publication, workshops, conferences, and data collection
Eligibility
Applicants must meet specific academic and career criteria to qualify for the programme:
- Hold a PhD or equivalent research higher degree
- Have a PhD award date generally falling between March 1, 2012, and March 1, 2022 (extensions may apply for eligible career interruptions)
- Demonstrate a strong research record and evidence of leadership, training, supervision, or mentoring
- Have the capacity to build national and international collaborations
- Apply through an eligible Australian administering organisation
How to Apply
Applicants must complete their submission through designated online systems and institutional processes:
- Update your full profile in the RMS 'Person Profile' early.
- Complete the application in RMS and ensure the University of Queensland is listed as the Administering Organisation.
- Draft your documents using the provided templates and upload them into RMS.
- Generate a whole application PDF for your records, select 'Submit to Research Office' in RMS, and submit your Application Certification Form and UQ Pending and Newly Funded ARC grants form to the Research Office via email.
Deadline
Applications close with the ARC on November 6, 2026.