ARC Discovery Projects (DP27/DP28)
The flagship ARC project grant for fundamental research. Two-stage scheme with an EOI followed by a full application.
Scheme details
- Funding range
- ARC component: up to $500,000/year; 3–5 years
- Career stage
- All career stages
- Scheme type
- Individual · Two-stage application process
- Eligibility
- Open to all career stages. Lead CI must hold an eligible continuing or fixed-term position at an Australian university or research institution.
- Format & limits
- A4 Summary: 100 words; A5 NIT: 200 words / 1,500 chars; C1 Project Description: 6 pages; C2 Capability: 2 pages
- Deadline
- Upcoming DP27 EOI: closed Feb 2026 · DP28 EOI: ~Feb 2027 (est.)
View official scheme page
https://www.arc.gov.au/funding/arc-discovery-program/discovery-projects
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Last updated: 2026-05-28
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