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Discovery Projects (including Fellowships) for funding commencing in 2009

Closing Dates

Description

Research Office Closing Date

ARC Closing Date

Eligibility ruling request

11 Jan 2008

18 Jan 2008

Proposal Closing Dates

8 Feb 2008

7 Mar 2008

Rejoinder Process

7 July 2008 - 9am (for internal review)

11 July 2008 - 12pm (for final)

14 July 2008

The Discovery Projects scheme provides funding for research projects that can be undertaken by individual researchers or research teams. A variety of fellowships are offered under the scheme to nuture the talents of Australia's most promising early-career researchers and support established researchers.

Monash Contacts

Helen Papaefthimiou
Research Co-ordinator, Research Office
Tel: +61 (0)3 990 59895

HOW TO APPLY: Step by step instructions

1. Obtain a copy of the key ARC information documents

2. Keep up to date with Research Office information sessions and updates

3. Read the ARC rules and instructions

It is critical that you read through the Funding Rules and Instructions to Applicants to understand the application process and requirements.

4. Getting started in GAMS

If you do not have a GAMS ID and password, complete the request for GAMS User Account:

Request for GAMS User Accounts  

Once you have logged on, remember to update your personal details if necessary.

Access GAMS

5. Complete the application form in GAMS

Please ensure you consult the Monash tip sheets, FAQs and budget information when completing the application.

RESOURCES (Monash only)
Tip Sheets
FAQs

6. Validate and submit the form

Complete the validation check of the application form. Once the form has been validated successfully, click on the ‘locally submit’ button and print a copy of the application.

7. Print remaining parts of the proposal

Print the additional text and insert the pages into the correct place in the application form.

8. Complete the ARC Certification Proforma

Obtain original signatures and submit one copy of the certification to the Research Office with your draft application.

Note: You do NOT need to obtain a signature from the DVC(R). The Research Office will arrange for this.

9. Complete the Research Office coversheet

Ensure this is signed by the relevant Head of School and Associate Dean (Research), and attached to your draft application. For internal applicants, go to the online Monash Research Office Application Cover Sheet (rtf 109kb). For external applicants, download the pdf version.

10. Submit one full copy of the application to the Research Office by 8 February 2008

  1. One copy of the application for review
  2. Signed ARC Certification Proforma
  3. Completed and signed Research Office cover sheet

11. Final Submission

Following the review of your application, you will be asked to provide the Research Office with two single-sided copies and 2 double-sided copies of your final application. Please ensure the application is numbered and the total number of pages inserted where indicated on page one.