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The Australian Standard Research Classification (ASRC) is the collective name for a set of three related classifications developed for use in the measurement and analysis of research and experimental development (R&D) undertaken in Australia, both in the public and private sectors. It allows the comparison of R&D data between sectors of the Australian economy (e.g. general government, private non-profit organisations, business enterprises and educational institutions.) One of the component classifications, Research Fields, Courses and Disciplines, is designed to also allow data collected on higher education courses, units of study and teaching activity to be categorised.

• Australian Research Council's list of codes

  A list of RFCD, SEO and ANZSIC codes supplied by the ARC, in a layout useful for anyone applying for a research grant.

• Research Fields, Courses and Disciplines Classification (RFCD) Codes

  This classification allows both R&D activity and other activity within the higher education sector to be categorised.

• Socio-Economic Objective Classification (SEO) Codes

  The SEO Classification allows R&D data to be classified according to the researcher's perceived purpose. The purpose categories take account of processes, products, health, education and other social and environmental aspects of particular interest.

• Complete list in one document

  Download a complete list of RFCD, SEO and ANZSIC codes as a single PDF document.