Researchers! Help Shape the ARDC’s Website

You're invited to be part of building a better research infrastructure for Australia.
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We’re improving the ARDC website, and we’re looking for researchers to help us make it more useful for Australia’s research community.

What’s Involved

  • 15-20 minute online user test
  • Optional 30-40 minute online interview for a smaller group of participants
  • Woolworths vouchers as thanks: $20 for the user test; $50 for the interview

Why Participate

Your feedback will directly influence how researchers from across Australia access national tools, services and infrastructure.

Who Can Take Part?

Researchers from all disciplines at HDR, ECR and MCR level, from metropolitan and regional areas. Whether you use ARDC services regularly or have never used them before, your perspective is valuable.

Key Dates

  • Expressions of Interest close 27 February 2026
  • Testing runs early March to late March 2026

Submit your Expression of Interest today and help strengthen Australia’s research infrastructure.

This short form helps us select a diverse group of researchers. It takes 2-3 minutes to complete. Your responses are confidential and will be de-identified.

The expression of interest form closed on 27 February 2026

Confidentiality and Consent

If you are selected after our pre-screening assessment, you will be contacted by contact[at]ardc.edu.au to set up a date and time for your participation. Your responses will be included in a report for our own internal analysis and all responses will be reported in a de-identified manner.

ARDC respects the privacy of individuals. All information will be collected in line with ARDC’s Privacy Policy.

Do you have a question about this opportunity? Contact Lauren at contact the ARDC.

The ARDC is enabled by the National Collaborative Research Infrastructure Strategy (NCRIS) to support national digital research infrastructure for Australian researchers.

Author

Adelle Coote, ARDC and Lauren O'Keeffe, ARDC

Reviewed by

Keith Russell, ARDC

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