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
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.
Polyphagous Shot-hole Borer (Fusarium Dieback) Research Program
Congratulations to three successful research applicants who have been selected as part of WAARC’s Polyphagous Shot-hole Borer Research Program to help address a critical biosecurity issue for Western Australian agriculture.
Postgraduate Research Scholarship Program
Round 1 scholarships 2023-2024
Congratulations to the final selection of 23 scholarship students who will be supervised and supported by the WA Agricultural Research Collaboration’s (WAARC’s) university members – Curtin University, Murdoch University, and...
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
