The Australian Research Council (ARC) is a non-corporate Commonwealth entity within the Australian Government. It was established as an independent body under the Australian Research Council Act 2001 (the ARC Act). The ARC reports to the Minister for Education.
The ARC’s purpose is to help shape Australian research for the nation’s economic, social, environmental and cultural benefit by enabling excellent research; evaluating the excellence, impact and depth of Australian research; providing expert advice and research grants services; supporting research integrity; and promoting ethical research.