Australian Research Council Advisory Committee

The ARC Advisory Committee is a designated committee under section 30 of the ARC Act. The Advisory Committee assists the Board to determine priorities, strategies and policies for the ARC. The Advisory Committee comprises leaders from across universities, industry, and government and provides the ARC Board with high quality advice and insight on the agency’s strategic agenda and functions, under the guidance of an independent Chair. The previous Advisory Committee’s term concluded on 30 June 2024. A process to appoint a new Advisory Committee is currently underway. The Advisory Committee supports the ARC Board in setting the ARC’s strategic agenda to deliver on three broad objectives: • to grow knowledge and innovation for the benefit of the Australian community by funding the highest quality research • assessing the quality, engagement, and impact of research • providing advice on research matters.