Glossary
Activities
What the ARC does with its inputs to fulfil its purpose
Applied research
Research that aims to address real-world problems by applying existing research theories or practices in a novel or innovative way
Basic research
Research that contributes to understanding the world through discoveries and the creation of new knowledge, theories and practices
Early career researcher
Researchers who have held a PhD or equivalent qualification for a period less than or equal to five years at the time of their application
Inputs
Resources for ARC activities
National Science and Research Priorities
Nine research priority areas identified by the Australian Government which are Food, Soil and Water, Transport, Cybersecurity, Energy, Resources, Advanced Manufacturing, Environmental Change and Health. Each priority has a number of practical challenges.
Outcomes
Benefits or changes to individuals or populations resulting from ARC activities
Outputs
Direct products of ARC activities, for example, grants
Partner Organisations
National or international organisations that satisfy the eligibility criteria for partner organisations under the NCGP including business, industry, not-for-profit, government and international higher education organisations
Peer review
Evaluation of research by experts, usually in the same research discipline
Purpose
The strategic objective(s) that the agency intends to pursue over the reporting period
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Australian Research Council / CORPORATE PLAN 2020–21
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