ARC Discovery Projects 2015

Australian Research Council

Discovery Projects 2015

Discovery Projects supports research undertaken by individual researchers or research teams and recognises the importance of fundamental research to the national innovation system.  The objectives of Discovery Projects are to:

• support excellent fundamental research by individuals and teams;
• enhance the scale and focus of research in the National Research Priorities;
• expand Australia’s knowledge base and research capability;
• encourage research and research training in high-quality research environments;
• enhance international collaboration in research; and
• foster the international competitiveness of Australian research.

Minimum $30,000 pa Maximum $500,000 pa.( NB based on 2013 amounts)

9am 30 Sept 2013

Notice of Intention to Submit (NOIS)

Mandatory

Via email to research-grants@deakin.edu.au

9am 26 Feb 2014

Requests Not to Assess

If required

Via email to research-grants@deakin.edu.au

9am 26 Feb 2014

Final application on RMS

Mandatory

Via RMS Submit to Research Office

9am 26 Feb 2014

Certification forms

Mandatory

Via email to research-grants@deakin.edu.au

1. Liaise with your Faculty/ SRC

2. Submit a Notice of Intention to Submit (NOIS)

3. Read the Funding Rules and Instructions to Applicants

4. Commence your online application on RMS

5. Work with your Case Manager and use templates provided

6. Organise relevant certification forms

ARC documents - 2015 documents

• Funding Rules
• Instructions to applicants
• FAQ's
• Sample application

DU Templates & Forms

• Template Part C1
• Template Part F15.2
• Template Part F15.3
• Template Part G1
• Research Environment - TBA
• Certification form - all participants

If requesting a PhD stipend from the ARC, request at $24,653 pa (based on 2013 amounts). You may request a higher rate however this would need to be very strongly justified.

• Deakin University Salary Calculator
• Strategic Research Priorities
• Definition of Medical and Dental Research
• Role of Researchers, Faculties/SRCs and Grants Office

ARC has an Open Access policy for publications arising from ARC funded projects. For infomation visit http://www.deakin.edu.au/library/opal/explore-resources/#repositories