Delivering transformational research and development for WA
The WA Agricultural Research Collaboration (WAARC) is working with industry to build applied research programs focused on priority and emerging issues for Western Australia.
Research programs
WAARC is focused on a series of programs to respond to the needs of WA industries by applying the best available scientific knowledge to our State’s unique context. These include:
Current projects
Mineland to Farmland
Mineland to Farmland is exploring how rehabilitated mine land could transition into productive, sustainable agricultural systems. The goal is to move beyond rehabilitation as an end point, and instead consider post-mining land as an opportunity to create new economic, environmental and social value for Western Australia.
Churchill Fellowship 2026
In 2026, the WA Agricultural Research Collaboration (WAARC) is sponsoring a Churchill Fellowship focused on strengthening Western Australia's agriculture and food sector through international learning and real-world impact.
Honours Partnership Program 2026
The new WAARC and Grower Group Alliance (GGA) Honours Partnership Program launched in 2026, strengthens WAARC's commitment to building research capability, industry-ready skills and future leadership across the State.
Agrivoltaics project
The Agrivoltaics project brings together leading researchers, growers and energy experts from across Australia to explore the co-location of solar panels and agricultural production – known as agrivoltaics.
Postgraduate Research Scholarship Program
Round 3 scholarships 2026
OPENING SOON! Applications for Round 3 of WAARC's Postgraduate Research Scholarship Program are expected to open in late March 2026. Updates will be added to this page closer to the time. For more information, see the Round 3 Guidelines for Applicants.
Round 2 scholarships 2025
Round two of the WA Agricultural Research Collaboration (WAARC) Postgraduate Research Scholarship Program opened in March 2025 attracting 37 high-quality applications - a strong sign of sector demand and the program’s credibility. Congratulations to the final selection of 10 WAARC Round 2 PhD scholarship recipients.
Collaboration members
