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
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 

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Contact us

Research Services

T: 08 8313 5137  E: research.services@adelaide.edu.au