is an independent, not-for-profit, organisation established to serve the research infrastructure community
Academy for Collaborative Research Infrastructure
Professional Development and Upskilling
Our mission is to accelerate research excellence and societal impact through championing the contributions and supporting the development of our members.
Voice
Advocate for the research infrastructure workforce reflected in national policy and systems embedded changes, where reward and recognition of the contributions translate to equitable and clear career paths.
Networking
Proactively provide opportunities for the research infrastructure community to network and collaborate, including conferences, workshops and forums.
Upskilling
Upskill and develop the research infrastructure workforce through dedicated training and education, including pathways for formal accreditation, aligned with national priorities.
Knowledge
Facilitate effective and efficient knowledge transfer through coordination of resources and information for the research infrastructure community.
Memberships
By becoming a member, you will be an integral part of the research infrastructure community, both contributing to and benefitting from our efforts in advocacy for enduring change, continuous upskilling, networking for deep and regular connections, and dissemination of knowledge and best practice.
Resources
ACRI is dedicated to promoting knowledge sharing within the research infrastructure community. Accordingly, a catalogue of valuable resources will be archived and made readily available to our members.
Latest News
 "QUT Joins ACRI")
26 May 2026
ACRI is delighted to have QUT become an Institutional Sponsor for more than 40 of its talented research infrastructure staff.QUT is a pioneer in recognising its research infrastructure workforce ha...
 "Microscopy Australia strengthens commitment as an ACRI Institutional Sponsor")
25 May 2026
Microscopy Australia is proud to continue its support of the Academy for Collaborative Research Infrastructure (ACRI) as an institutional sponsor, building on its role as a foundation contributor i...
 "Technician Commitment and ACRI Join Forces")
18 May 2026
ACRI is proud to have the Technician Commitment join as a member.By joining as a member, the Technician Commitment will ensure that technical professionals working in the research infrastructure co...
