ARC Hubs Award Management
The ARC Hub Programme is co-funded by the Government of Ireland and the European Union under two European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) Regional Programmes - the Southern, Eastern and Midland Regional Programme 2021-2027 and the Northern and Western Regional Programme 2021-2027.
Research Ireland policies and guidance documentation related specifically to the ARC Hubs are outlined below:
Reporting Submission Schedule
The 2026 submission schedule for all elements of ARC Hub reporting is outlined in the table below. Where the year is specified, the deadline is subject to change year-to-year.
| Requirement | Route | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Reports | SESAME | 30th April each year |
| Final Report | SESAME | 3 months following the end date of the award |
| Governance Reports | Minutes to be submitted after each Governance Committee meeting | |
| Financial Reports | SESAME | 1st October and 1st April each year |
| Hub Expenditure Reports | 1st October and 1st April each year | |
| Industry Contribution Reports | 1st October and 1st April each year | |
| Financial Declaration of Expenditure | ePPM | 1st April each year |
| Research Outputs for Individual Researchers | SESAME | 22nd January 2026 |
| Indicator Reporting - SESAME Research Outputs 2025 | SESAME | 6th February 2026 |
| Indicator Reporting - ePPM | ePPM |
6th February 2026 |
| Communication Reporting | ePPM | 6th February 2026 |