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ARC Discovery Program Schemes is sponsored by Australian Research Council (ARC). The ARC's Discovery Program funds fundamental research that generates new knowledge, creates jobs, promotes economic growth, and enhances the quality of life in Australia.
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Shortlisted applicants will be invited to submit a full application.
Visit the following pages for information on recently announced grant outcomes under the _Discovery Project_ scheme: * **EOI Selection Report:**Discovery Projects EOI 2026 (available soon) * **Selection Report:** Discovery Projects 2026 (available soon) * **Funding announcement kit:** Discovery Projects 2026 Announcement Discovery Projects may be undertaken by individual researchers or research teams to: * expand knowledge base and research capacity in Australia, and * economic, commercial, environmental, social and/or cultural benefits for Australia.
Discovery Projects are for funding between $30,000 and $500,000 each year for up to 5 consecutive years.
Project funding may be used for: * personnel, for example, research associates or assistants and technicians and stipends for higher degree by research students * access to research and infrastructure facilities and technical workshop services * essential field research * expert third party services * equipment and consumables * publication and dissemination of outputs and outreach * specialised computer equipment and software * travel costs essential to the project * web hosting and development * workshops, focus groups and conferences,and * essential support costs for researchers who are carers or who personally require care or assistance.
## Key Documents and Information for the Discovery Projects 2027 * Discovery Projects 2027 Grant Guidelines is available via:Discovery Projects 2027 Forecast Opportunity View - DProgDP2025 * EOI Documentation available via: Discovery Projects 2027 Current Grant Opportunity View - GO8009 * Full Application Documentation available via: Current Grant Opportunity View - GO8260: GrantConnect * Important dates for Discovery Projects 2027 grant application process * DPEI27 Expression of Interest Shortlisting Explainer and FAQ * Review of the Discovery Projects 2-step application process * Grant announcement kits * Selection Outcome Reports * How to write a Quality Peer Review * How to become an ARC Assessor * Overview of ARC Funding Process * The Peer Review Process * Research Grants Services **Discovery Projects 2027** **Request Not to Assess Close** **EOI Outcomes Announced*** **Full Applications Open** **Full Applications Close** 23 June to 6 July 2026 Off 14 to 28 January 2027 Off * Due diligence and research security screening processes may extend finalisation of outcomes for some applications.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Applications must be submitted through an Eligible Organisation (usually an Australian university). Researchers must meet role-specific eligibility criteria for the relevant scheme. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
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