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ARC Discovery Projects

Australian Research Council · Australia

Supports fundamental research projects in all fields for researchers at eligible Australian institutions, including materials science and computer science.

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Funding

Up to $500K

Duration

1-5 years

Location

Australia

Who Can Apply

Must be employed by an eligible Australian research institution; open to all career stages

What's Funded

fundamental and applied research, personnel, equipment, travel, fieldwork

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Expected Outcomes

publications, new knowledge, research training, impact for Australia
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Key Information

Applicant Types

researcheruniversity

Stage

early_careermid_careersenior

Funding Purposes

research_projectpersonnelequipment_infrastructuretravel

Keywords

ARCDiscovery Projectmaterials sciencecomputer sciencebasic research

Official Grant Page

Australian Research Council

Frequently Asked Questions

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What is the ARC Discovery Projects?

The ARC Discovery Projects is a research grant offered by Australian Research Council in Australia, providing Up to $500K in funding. Supports fundamental research projects in all fields for researchers at eligible Australian institutions, including materials science and computer science.
2

How much funding does the ARC Discovery Projects provide?

The ARC Discovery Projects provides Up to $500K in funding. The typical project duration is 1-5 years.
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Who is eligible for the ARC Discovery Projects?

Must be employed by an eligible Australian research institution; open to all career stages
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What activities are funded?

fundamental and applied research, personnel, equipment, travel, fieldwork
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