ARC Discovery Projects 2013 CLOSED

Australian Research Council

Discovery Projects 2013

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.

9am 21 Nov 2011

Notice of Intention to Submit (NOIS)

Mandatory

CLOSED

9am 16 Jan 2012

Grantsmanship reviews (specific applicants only)

Optional

Via email to arc-submissions@deakin.edu.au

9 Feb 2012

Requests not to Assess

If required

Via email to arc-submissions@deakin.edu.au

7 Feb 2012

Final application on RMS

Mandatory

Via RMS Submit to Research Office

7 Feb 2012

Certification forms

Mandatory

Via email to arc-submissions@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. Submit eligibility request if applicable

5. Commence your online application on RMS

6. Work with your Case Manager and use templates provided

7. Organise relevant certification forms

ARC documents - 2013 documents

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

DU Templates & Forms -2013 documents

• Template Part C including Research Environment
• Template Part F14.2 (39KB)
• Template Part F14.3 (43KB)
• Template Part G1 (42KB)
• Certification form - all participants

The recommended Discovery budget request for a PhD at Deakin is $26,088 pa. This includes allowances for relocation and thesis costs.

• Deakin University Salaries
• National Research Priorities and Priority Goals
• Definition of Medical and Dental Research
• Role of Researchers, Faculties/SRCs and Grants Office