Now Open: Full Applications for Discovery Projects 2026

Full applications for Discovery Projects for funding commencing in 2026 are now open in the Research Management System (RMS) and will close at 5:00 pm (AEST) on Wednesday, 16 April 2025.

Note that full applications for the Discovery Projects 2026 scheme are a restricted competitive round and must be preceded by an ARC notified shortlisted Expression of Interest. 

Key dates, including Important Dates, for this scheme are on the Grants Calendar available on the ARC website.

Documentation for this grant opportunity can be found on GrantConnect.

• Grant Opportunity View – GO7575

While the Grant Guidelines are available to view, you will need to register with GrantConnect to access all documentation. Please refer to the GrantConnect website.

Invitations to an information session have been circulated to Research Office staff who may be interested in supporting the submission of an application in this round.

If you have any questions, please email ARC-NCGP@arc.gov.au.