HERDC
The Higher Education Research Data Collection (HERDC) is comprised of R&D income submitted by universities to the Commonwealth Government each year, and is used by the Commonwealth to determine the University’s share of Research Block Grants.
Draft HERDC specifications
The Draft HERDC specifications for the collection of 2023 data were released for sector feedback in November 2022. The Department of Education is in the process of developing a response to this feedback.
Download the Draft Specifications
Submission due date
Material required | Due date |
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R&D income return | 30 June 2024 |
Vice-Chancellors certification statement | |
Audit report |
Any questions regarding the Draft HERDC specifications can be directed to rbgrants@education.gov.au