Discovery Projects
Status: DP22
Internal deadlines
| Stage | REQUIRED | SUBMISSION |
|---|---|---|
| ADRs / IFM / IISRI / A2I2 Director to send list of supported applicants to DR Grants | M | Tuesday 6th October 2020 Email to Deakin Research Grants |
| Booking system opens for compliance sessions | M | TBC, Late November 2020 |
| DP22 scheme opens in RMS | N/A | Wednesday 11 November 2020 |
| Final application submitted to Research Office via RMS | M | TBC, Approx. Wednesday 20 January 2021 |
| Certification forms | M | Wednesday 27 January 2021 Email to Deakin Research Grants |
| Requests Not to Assess | O | Wednesday 3 February 2021 Email to Deakin Research Grants |
O - Optional / M - Mandatory
Overview
The Discovery Projects scheme objectives are to:
- support excellent basic and applied research and research training by individuals and teams;
- support national and international research collaboration; and
- enhance the scale and focus of research in Australian Government priority areas.
The intended outcomes of the Discovery Projects scheme are:
- expanded knowledge base and research capacity in Australia; and
- economic, commercial, environmental, social and/or cultural benefits for Australia.
How to apply
- If you intend to apply for DP22, please contact your Faculty/Institute/School Research Office at your earliest opportunity to discuss your application. They will advise you of their internal process.
- If your Faculty/Institute supports your application, DR Grants will liaise with you directly regarding the University process.
Documents and information
Additional information can be found on the ARC website.
ARC documents
- Grant Guidelines
- Instructions to applicants *
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) *
- Cross scheme eligibility FAQs *
- Instructions for Adding Outputs in RMS
- Request not to Assess form *
- Sample application *
- National Interest Test Statements for ARC projects funded under Discovery Projects scheme
* Please note, these documents are not yet available. These will be updated as they become available from the ARC.
ARC Policies
- Research Opportunity and Performance Evidence (ROPE) statement
- ARC Medical Research Policy and FAQs
- ARC Open Access Policy for publications arising from ARC funded projects.
- ARC Conflict of Interest and Confidentiality Policy
- ARC Research Integrity Policy
- National Principles of Intellectual Property Management for Publicly Funded Research
Templates, forms and tools
- ARC DP22 TEMPLATES
- Template - Part D1-DP22 Project Description
- Template - Part E2-DP22 ARC Budget Justification
- Template - Part E3-DP22 Non-ARC Budget Justification
- Template - Part F5-DP22 Research Load
- Template - Part F17-DP22 ROPE Academic Career Opportunities
- Zip file - templates and certification form
- FORMS
- Certification Form - all participants
- TOOLS
- Deakin University Salary Calculator
- Guidance Sheet for Completing ARC Project Budgets
Please note, documents for DP22 submissions will be developed as information becomes available from the ARC.