ARC Open Access Policy (Australian Research Council)
ResourcesARC Open Access Policy (Australian Research Council)
What is this about?
The ARC’s policy requires that research outputs arising from ARC‑funded projects be made openly accessible within 12 months of publication, with metadata deposited in an institutional repository within three months and including the ARC Project ID and persistent links. The policy applies across output types (e.g., journal articles, books and chapters) for projects funded under guidelines released since 1 January 2013. Where immediate open access is not possible due to legal or contractual constraints, researchers must justify non‑compliance in final reporting. The policy page consolidates the current version and directs readers to related guidance on research data and integrity, tying open access to national evaluation exercises (e.g., ERA) and sector‑wide dissemination norms. It positions open access as a public benefit mandate, aiming to maximise the reach and utility of publicly funded research.
