Print versionAbout the Scheme
The Discovery Projects scheme provides funding for research projects that can be undertaken by individual researchers or research teams.
Discovery Projects for funding commencing in 2013 include the new Discovery Outstanding Researcher Award (DORA), available for Chief Investigators.
Closing Dates
Internal (R&ID) deadline: Thursday 2 February 2012 (for review and compliance checking of your application).
External (ARC) deadline: Thursday 1 March 2012
Request not to Assess (R&ID) deadline: Thursday 9 February 2012
Request not to Assess (ARC) deadline: Thursday 16 February 2012
How to Apply: Step by Step Instructions for UQ Applicants
Discovery Projects are submitted via the ARC Research Management System (RMS).
Download the UQ Application Preparation Guide, by following this link, for detailed step-by-step instructions.
UQ Application Preparation Guide (updated 22 December 2011)
Step 1: Join the UQ ARC Updates Mailing List
Step 2: Familiarise yourself with the key documentation
Step 3: Ensure intended proposal participants have access to RMS
Step 4: Ensure personal details are correct in RMS
Step 5: Complete the application in RMS
Step 6: Submit the application for internal review
Step 7: Internal (Research & Innovation Division) review
Step 8: Final submission
Join the UQ ARC Updates Mailing List
Please subscribe to the UQ ARC Updates Mailing List by following this link: http://www.uq.edu.au/research/rid/mailing-lists. Official announcements and updates regarding the scheme will be sent via the mailing list. Information regarding available training sessions is also distributed via this mailer.
If you are applying to the scheme through UQ, but are not currently a UQ staff member, please send an email to grants-manager@research.uq.edu.au and request to be added to the scheme specific mailing list.
Useful Documentation
ARC Application Documentation
- Funding Rules
- Instructions to applicants
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Sample Application Form
- Request not to assess
- Classification Codes – FOR, RFCD, SEO and ANZSIC
UQ Application Documentation and Templates
- Understanding the ARC Discovery Projects Certification Process
Indicative UQ Salary Scale - Indicative Rates for 2013- ERA Rankings: Group of Eight and National Comparisons
Research Environment and Commercialisation Sample Text- Travel subsistence allowances
- Templates for Questions F14.2 & G1
- National Research Priorities
- National Innovation Priorities
Tips on using the ARC Research Management System
- Research Management System Frequently Asked Questions (RMS FAQs)
- Tips on using RMS
- Requesting a New RMS Account
- Resetting your RMS Password
- Retrieving your RMS Username
R&ID Information Session
An R&ID information session for 2013 ARC Discovery Projects applicants was held on Thursday, 12 January 2012 in the Senate Room. Powerpoint slides from this session can be downloaded at the link below:
Further Information
ARC DP Scheme Information: http://www.arc.gov.au/ncgp/dp/dp_default.htm
ARC RMS Information: http://www.arc.gov.au/applicants/system_default.htm
RMS Username & Access Issues: rms@research.uq.edu.au
Further Enquiries: R&ID Round Coordinator, Nic Shively at grants-manager@research.uq.edu.au or 336 53571.