ARC Linkage Projects 2026 is a grant from the Australian Research Council (ARC) that funds collaborative research and development between higher education researchers and partner organizations including industry, government, and community bodies. The scheme advances national innovation by connecting university expertise with real-world problems. Projects must include at least one partner organization meeting ARC contribution requirements. Funding ranges from $50,000 to $300,000 per year for projects lasting 2 to 5 years. Applications for the 2026 round closed March 18, 2026, with outcomes anticipated between December 2026 and March 2027. Open to Australian universities and research institutions.

The UKRI Policy Fellowships 2025, funded by the Economic and Social Research Council, offer 18-month placements for academics to co-design research with UK government and What Works Network host organizations. Awards range from £180,000 to £280,000 and support three fellowship tracks: core policy fellows, Natural Hazards and Resilience policy fellows, and What Works Innovation fellows. Applicants must hold a PhD or equivalent research experience, be based at a UKRI-eligible UK organization, and possess relevant subject matter or methodological expertise. Government-hosted positions target early to mid-career academics, while What Works fellowships welcome all career stages. Fellows work directly with policymakers to bridge academic research and policy development on pressing national and global challenges. The application deadline is July 15, 2025.