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ARC Discovery Projects

Funds Australian university teams developing long-term, university-led research through a two-stage concept pathway.

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Discovery Projects 2027 (DP27) is a flagship competitive grant under the Australian Research Council's Discovery Program, designed to expand Australia's fundamental and applied knowledge base across all disciplines except medical research. The scheme funds individual researchers or research teams at Australian universities and eligible research organisations to undertake projects delivering econom…

Open across all disciplines except medical research. Funds basic and applied research that expands Australia's knowledge base and delivers economic, commercial, environmental, social or cultural benefit.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Annual
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.—
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.12–60 months
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—

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Last verified: 29 Jun 2026Source: www.arc.gov.au