Help to shape Australia’s 2026 National Research Infrastructure Roadmap
The Australian Government is seeking feedback on the newly released 2026 National Research Infrastructure (NRI) Roadmap Issues Paper. This is a crucial opportunity for the research community to help shape Australia’s future research infrastructure planning.
How to provide feedback
To have your say, you can fill out the Issues Paper Consultation Survey (you can preview the survey here) prior to Monday 1 December.
About the Roadmap process
Infrastructure that advances research requires strategic foresight and long-term planning. The Australian Government develops a National Research Infrastructure (NRI) Roadmap every five years to ensure Australian research is supported by world-class infrastructure that is aligned to Australia’s priorities, including through the National Collaborative Research Infrastructure Strategy (NCRIS). The development process for the 2026 NRI Roadmap is now underway, offering a crucial opportunity for the research community to provide input.
The Department of Education and NRI Advisory Group have released a 2026 NRI Roadmap Issues Paper, following the public consultation that we alerted you to earlier this year. This paper seeks input on aspects of NRI, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander knowledge systems, the humanities, the research infrastructure workforce, translation and industry, and new research infrastructure. Feedback gathered in response to this Issues Paper, in combination with the outcomes of other government reviews and other discussions and consultations, will inform the next Roadmap, so it is a wonderful opportunity to voice your opinion.
Many organisations, including the University of Melbourne, the University of Queensland and UNSW, are coordinating institutional submissions. We encourage all members of the Australian life science community to engage with this important process, either individually or through your institution, to ensure future national research infrastructure meets your evolving needs.
If you’d like further information, the NRI Roadmap Expert Working Group will host a webinar to present the Issues Paper, providing context and outlining the process for engaging in the consultation on Thu 6 Nov 2025, 3pm AEDT.
Register now: 2026 NRI Roadmap Issues Paper Townhall
