Discovery Indigenous Schemes for Funding Commencing in 2014
The Discovery Indigenous scheme provides funding to Eligible Organisations to support research programs led by an Indigenous Australian researcher and build research capacity of higher degree research and early career researchers.
Discovery Indigenous for funding commencing in 2014 includes the new Discovery Indigenous Award (DIA), available to Chief Investigators who are Indigenous Australian researchers.
How to Apply
- Please contact Research Services by emailing research-sgo@newcastle.edu.au if you intend to apply.
- Applications are open in RMS and must be submitted to the ARC by 5pm AEST, 10 April 2013.
Closing Dates
- Draft applications due to Research Services – Wednesday 13 March 2013
- Strategic Statements due to Research Services – Friday 22 March 2013
- Request to Not Assess form due to Research Services – Tuesday 26 March 2013 (due at ARC 27 March 2013)
- Final applications due to Research Services (submitted to Research Office in RMS) - Wednesday 27 March 2013
- Written Evidence/Certification Proforma - Wednesday 27 March 2013
- ARC closes – Wednesday 10 April 2013
Please note: Applications received after the Research Services final application due date will not be eligible for a University of Newcastle Near Miss grant.
Documents
- Instructions to Applicants
- Funding Rules
- Medical & Dental Research: Definition
- Classification Codes
- Sample Application Form
- Request Not to Assess
- Certification (Written Evidence)
RMS Access
Please note: From 2013, ARC's GAMS system will no longer be available. All new applications as well as final reports will need to be submitted in RMS.
To access RMS follow the instructions on the ARC web site.
Should you require further assistance using RMS please contact Neroli Finlay via email or on extension 15353.
Minimum System Requirements for using RMS
To access RMS your computer will need to meet minimum systems requirements. These are listed below:
- Internet Explorer 7.0 + or Firefox 3.0 + (Please note: You must have javascript enabled in your browser for RMS to function)
- 1024 x 768 Minimum Screen Resolution
- Adobe Flash Player 10 + (To install Flash Player, go to http://www.adobe.com/support/flashplayer/downloads.html)
Tools for Completing Your Application
Confidentiality and IP
Please note: The ARC used to warrant confidentiality. Now the Funding Rules state "the ARC gives no undertaking to keep confidential any information provided in the Proposal except where required by law".
Due to this change it is now recommended that the researcher submitting a research project with potential IP which could be patented/exploited or involves an Industry Partner which requires confidentiality should insert the following sentence at the start of the Project Description within their application:
"The following project is disclosed to the ARC in confidence for the purpose only of applying for ARC Funding."
Useful Information for preparing your applications
Australian Taxation Office Allowances
Important Notes regarding Lodgement of ARC applications:
-
Validate and Local Submit the application in RMS.
-
In RMS generate a PDF copy of the application.
-
Email research-grants@newcastle.edu.au advising application submitted in RMS.
- Deliver to the Research Office the ARC Certification and Clearances form. This form must be signed by the applicants and their respective Heads of Schools. Your application will not be submitted until the signed copy has been received.
ARC Reporting
If you have a current ARC grant, please see the ARC reporting requirements page.
RMS Access
Please note: From 2013, ARC's GAMS system will no longer be available. All new applications as well as final reports will need to be submitted in RMS.
To access RMS follow the instructions on the ARC web site.
Should you require further assistance using RMS please contact Neroli Finlay via email or on extension 15353.
Minimum System Requirements for using RMS
To access RMS your computer will need to meet minimum systems requirements. These are listed below:
- Internet Explorer 7.0 + or Firefox 3.0 + (Please note: You must have javascript enabled in your browser for RMS to function)
- 1024 x 768 Minimum Screen Resolution
- Adobe Flash Player 10 + (To install Flash Player, go to http://www.adobe.com/support/flashplayer/downloads.html)
Tools for Completing Your Application
Confidentiality and IP
Please note: The ARC used to warrant confidentiality. Now the Funding Rules state "the ARC gives no undertaking to keep confidential any information provided in the Proposal except where required by law".
Due to this change it is now recommended that the researcher submitting a research project with potential IP which could be patented/exploited or involves an Industry Partner which requires confidentiality should insert the following sentence at the start of the Project Description within their application:
"The following project is disclosed to the ARC in confidence for the purpose only of applying for ARC Funding."
Useful Information for preparing your applications
Australian Taxation Office Allowances
Important Notes regarding Lodgement of ARC applications:
-
Validate and Local Submit the application in RMS.
-
In RMS generate a PDF copy of the application.
-
Email research-grants@newcastle.edu.au advising application submitted in RMS.
- Deliver to the Research Office the ARC Certification and Clearances form. This form must be signed by the applicants and their respective Heads of Schools. Your application will not be submitted until the signed copy has been received.
ARC Reporting
If you have a current ARC grant, please see the ARC reporting requirements page.