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ARC DECRA

Australian Research Council · Australia

Provides salary and project funding to support outstanding early-career researchers in Australia to undertake independent, innovative research projects over three years.

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Funding

$300K – $550K

Duration

3 years (full-time equivalent)

Location

Australia

Who Can Apply

Must be an outstanding early-career researcher (normally up to 5 years post-PhD, with allowable extensions for eligible career interruptions); must be hosted by an eligible Australian university or research organisation; award is for three consecutive years with the fellow devoting at least 80% FTE to DECRA activities; applicants and organisations must meet ARC Discovery Program fellowship eligibility rules (one DECRA per individual, limits on concurrent ARC fellowships and grants).

What's Funded

Independent research led by the DECRA fellow; hiring research assistants; supporting HDR students; experimental or field research; data collection and analysis; access to research infrastructure and facilities; national and international collaboration visits; conference and workshop travel; dissemination and outreach activities.

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Expected Outcomes

Peer-reviewed publications and other research outputs; new or advanced knowledge, methods or technologies; strengthened national and international collaborations; development of the fellow’s independent research leadership; and economic, commercial, environmental, social and/or cultural benefits for Australia.
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Key Information

Applicant Types

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Stage

early_career_researcher

Funding Purposes

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Keywords

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Official Grant Page

Australian Research Council

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the ARC DECRA?

The ARC DECRA is a fellowship grant offered by Australian Research Council in Australia, providing $300K – $550K in funding. Provides salary and project funding to support outstanding early-career researchers in Australia to undertake independent, innovative research projects over three years.
2

How much funding does the ARC DECRA provide?

The ARC DECRA provides $300K – $550K in funding. The typical project duration is 3 years (full-time equivalent).
3

Who is eligible for the ARC DECRA?

Must be an outstanding early-career researcher (normally up to 5 years post-PhD, with allowable extensions for eligible career interruptions); must be hosted by an eligible Australian university or research organisation; award is for three consecutive years with the fellow devoting at least 80% FTE to DECRA activities; applicants and organisations must meet ARC Discovery Program fellowship eligibility rules (one DECRA per individual, limits on concurrent ARC fellowships and grants).
4

What activities are funded?

Independent research led by the DECRA fellow; hiring research assistants; supporting HDR students; experimental or field research; data collection and analysis; access to research infrastructure and facilities; national and international collaboration visits; conference and workshop travel; dissemination and outreach activities.
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