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The following information will assist you with lodging an Australian Research Council (ARC) application under the various programs.

Funding opportunities and process for applying

 

Closing/result announcement dates 2008

See ARC Scheme Calendar for all important dates.

ARC funding scheme Internal closing date External closing date
Discovery-Project Scheme - 2008 for funding commencing in 2009 Submission of proposals - 8 February 2008 
Eligibility Ruling Requests - 11 January 2008  		Submission of proposals - 7 March 2008
Eligibility Ruling Requests - 18 January 2008  
Linkage-Projects [Round 1] - funding commencing Jan 2009 Submission of proposals - 28 April 2008
Eligibility Ruling Requests - 21 March 2008		 Submission of proposals - 23 May 2008
Eligibility Ruling Requests - 28 March 2008
Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment and Facilities (LIEF) Program EOI - 31 March 2008
May 5 2008		 16 May 2008 (provisional)
Discovery Indigenous Researchers Development Submission of proposals - 25 April 2008 Eligibility Ruling Requests - 31 March 2008 Submission of proposals - 2 May 2008 Eligibility Ruling Requests - 4 April 2008
International Fellowships (ARCIFs) Submission of proposals - 5 May 2008
Eligibility Ruling Requests - 7 April 2008 		Submission of proposals - 23 May 2008 Eligibility Ruling Requests - 11 April 2008
ARC/NWC Co-funded Centre for Groundwater Research and Training Submission of proposals - 9 May 2008 Submission of proposals - 30 May 2008
Internationally Coordinated Initiatives (ICIs) Submission of proposals - 14 May 2008
Eligibility Ruling Requests - 17 April 2008 		Submission of proposals - 4 June 2008
Eligibility Ruling Requests - 24 April 2008
Linkage-Projects [Round 2] - funding commencing July 2009 Submission of proposals - 20 October 2008
Eligibility Ruling Request - 3 October 2008 		Submission of proposal - 21 November 2008
Eligibility Ruling Request - 10 October 2008
Discovery ARC Future Fellowships TBA 26 November 2008
Discovery ARC Australian Laureate Fellowships (funding commencing July 2009) TBA 10 December 2008


Are you intending to lodge an application?

Please tell us by sending an email to Maria Zollo, listing the investigators, a tentative project title and an estimate on the requested amount.


Discovery ARC Future Fellowships

The Australian Government announced the creation of a new scheme, ARC Future Fellowships, to promote research in areas of critical national importance by giving outstanding researchers incentives to conduct their research in Australia. The aim of ARC Future Fellowships is to attract and retain the best and brightest mid-career researchers.

Funding Rules, instructions to applicants and other information


Discovery Australian Laureate Fellowships

The Australian Laureate Fellowships scheme reflects the Australian Research Council's commitment to support excellence in research by attracting world-class researchers and research leaders to key positions, and creating new rewards and incentives for the application of their talents in Australia.

Up to 15 Australian Laureate Fellowships may be awarded for funding commencing in 2009.

More information (funding rules and classifications)


Using the Grant Application Management System (GAMS)

Application forms for ARC funding are produced using the ARC's web-based Grant Application Management System (GAMS), developed by the ARC to capture electronic summary information via the World Wide Web.

Applicants will require a GAMS User ID and password in order to access the system and create an application form. If an applicant has previously been allocated access to GAMS, his/her User ID and password should still be current. If you require or have forgotten your GAMS ID and password, please contact Jennifer Kasimov.

GAMS IDs for Chief/Partner Investigators

Please note that any Chief Investigators or Partner Investigators listed on the application will also require a GAMS User ID and password. Please email Jennifer Kasimov with the following details.

  • Status: Prof/A/Prof/Dr/Mr/Ms etc
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  • Position at work:
  • First name:
  • Department:
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  • Middle name [if applicable]:
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  • Organisation address:
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  • Family name:
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  • Email:
  • Date of birth:
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  • Telephone number:
  • Organisation name:
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  • Fax number:
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    Assistance with GAMS

    If you are a first time GAMS user and need some assistance getting started, please do not hesitate to contact Kate Greenfield, Capacity and Compliance Officer on ext 25681or email kate.greenfield@unisa.edu.au OR Craig Hill, Capacity and Compliance Officer, on ext 25229 or email craig.hill@unisa.edu.au

    Applicants are urged to read the GAMS information first before attempting to enter information in the GAMS. GAMS desktop support is also available.

    University of South Australia applicants under the new round will be expected to enter their data directly into GAMS. The applicant:

    1. finalises their application summary in GAMS. Entry of summary information in GAMS must be completed by the internal closing date
    2. prints the summary information
    3. attaches additional pages of text and supporting documentation
    4. forwards the paper application (plus 4 copies) to Research and Innovation Services

    Research and Innovation Services will be responsible for submitting the electronic summary information as well as the full paper application (plus copies) to the ARC by the external closing date.
     

    Useful links

    Successful examples of ARC Linkage-Project grant applications (staff only access) - NEW
    ARC Final Report Forms (ARC website)
    Field of research (FOR) Codes
    Please note: The recently released Australian and New Zealand Standard Research Classification (ANZSRC) will replace RFCD and current SEO codes from 1 January 2009. More information
     

    Contact

    If you have any further enquiries, please contact a Capacity and Compliance Officer:
    Kate Greenfield (email Kate.Greenfield@unisa.edu.au, ext 25681)
    Craig Hill (email Craig.Hill@unisa.edu.au, ext 25229)

     

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