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The time series datasets published on this page provide historical research block grant (RBG) allocations and other higher education research datasets collected by the Department of Education (the department).
Ongoing time series datasets
| Name of the dataset | Years |
|---|---|
| Research block grant allocations | 2001-2025 |
| Research and development income | 1992-2023 |
| Higher degree by research student completions | 1989-2023 |
| Higher education expenditure on R&D by higher education provider | 1992-2022 |
Discontinued time series datasets
These datasets were used in the calculation of RBG allocations prior to the 2017 grant year and are no longer collected by the department.
| Name of the dataset | Years |
|---|---|
| An archived version of the Research Training Scheme student load is available on the TROVE website. | 2004-2014 |
| An archived version of the HERDC research publications is available on the TROVE website | 1995-2014 |
Other research datasets
The department also collects other student data relating to higher degrees by research that can be found via the Higher Education Statistics – Student data page.
Enquiries
For more information, email RBGrants@education.gov.au.