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
 "UWA joins ACRI")
16 June 2025
The University of Western Australia (UWA) has become the first university to join ACRI as a sponsoring institution.This investment by UWA highlights a commitment to advancing Australia’...
 "ARDC Joins ACRI")
30 May 2025
The Australian Research Data Commons (ARDC) has joined the Academy for Collaborative Research Infrastructure (ACRI) as an institutional member.ACRI is an independent, not-for-profit organisat...
 "New ACRI Director, Tracy Baylis")
5 May 2025
ACRI is privileged to have Tracy Baylis join the organisation as a Director. We welcome the deep and varied experience, within national research infrastructure and beyond, Tracy brings to ACRI in w...
