ARC and NHMRC due dates
Updated 14/10/2024
Notices of Intent (NoI) for LE26 are due to Research Funding 12 noon 25th Sept 2024.
The LE26 NoI form is available for download here:
FedUni LIEF LE26 NoI form (v4) (Word Doc 53 KB) for FedUni and external lead applications.
If you are interested in applying for a LIEF, please discuss this with your Centre Director or Nominee in the first instance to confirm support, before contacting research.funding@federation.edu.au.
ARC LIEF LE26 and VicLIEF2026 - Due Dates (current as of 14/10/2024)
Key Dates
25 September 2024, 12 noon | Notices of Intent (NoI) due to Research Funding research.funding@federation.edu.au |
4 November 2024 | VicLIEF EOI opens |
20 December 2024, 5pm | EOIs for VicLIEF 2026 due |
8 January 2025, 9am | VicLIEF system hard close |
22 January 2025, 10am | Meeting of all Victorian-based university D-PVCRs/Research Directors (or nominees) to review EOIs. |
22 January 2025 | ARC LE26 Applications open in RMS. |
26 March 2025 | Request not to Assess due to ARC. |
19 March 2025, 12 noon | LE26 Internal Application Compliance and Budget Review |
2 April 2025, 12 noon | LE26 Final Internal Submission for PVCR approval |
9 April 2025, 5pm | ARC Close for full LE26 applications. |
LIEF VicLIEF expressions of interest
Each year the Victorian and Tasmanian Universities (see participating universities below) run a combined Expression of Interest (EOI) process for the LIEF scheme to strengthen the competitiveness of submissions and eliminate duplication of applications for similar infrastructure/equipment. Accordingly, the D/PVCR’s request that EOIs are submitted for any potential LE bids where either:
- a VIC-based university is leading the application, or
- a VIC-based CI is participating on a bid led by either another Victorian or an interstate university.
The VicLIEF EOI form is made available via an online portal, which is hosted by a selected Victorian University on behalf of the following participating universities: Monash University, Deakin University, Federation University Australia, La Trobe University, RMIT University, Swinburne University, University of Melbourne, University of Tasmania and Victoria University.
NOTE: The VicLIEF EOI is in addition to the FedUni internal Notice of Intent (NoI) form.
Further information and links to the VicLIEF portal will be shared with investigators, once the FedUni Notice of Intent (NOI) form has been approved and processed.
Updated June 2024
The first steps to applying for ARC and NHMRC funding:
- Read the current Guidelines and Instructions to Applicants available on GrantConnect for the desired scheme
- Discuss your proposed project, and any FedUni contributions with your Executive Dean/Centre Director
- Complete, sign and submit your Funding Expression of Interest (FEOI) form to research.funding@federation.edu.au by the due date.
The process for all Federation University administered ARC Discovery Program, ARC Linkage Program (exc. LIEF) and NHMRC rounds is as follows:
- A complete and signed Funding Expression of Interest (FEOI) form must be submitted to research.funding@federation.edu.au by the advertised date for the scheme (see below ARC and NHMRC expression of interest dates).
- You will receive notification from Research Funding Team re internal timelines and submission requirements.
- Research Services support will include:
- Researcher Development Team will register you for participation in the Competitive Grant Support Program
- Researcher Development Team will assign expert peer reviewers (or external, where appropriate) to provide feedback on your proposal
- Research Funding will undertake a compliance and budget check, and provide feedback
- Centre Director/nominee and PVC-R approval for final submission
- FedUni RAO will endorse and submit the application on your behalf.
The benefits of undertaking this process include:
- To ensure that applicants are provided with appropriate support to develop their applications;
- To ensure that applications are reviewed appropriately, and if they are to be submitted, are of competitive quality; and
- To ensure that Federation University's reputation is not compromised by the submission of non-competitive applications, nor that undue time is spent on developing applications that are unlikely to be competitive.
Funding Expression of Interest (FEOI) forms can be downloaded via the Funding Forms web page.
Submission to the RAO via RMS or Sapphire is considered confirmation from the applicant that their application is ready for endorsement and submission to the funding body.
Updated June 2024
ARC or NHMRC Scheme | EOI Deadline 12 noon (for FedUni lead applications) | |
ARC Discovery Program | Discovery Projects DPEOI26 | 11 July 2024 |
3 Oct 2024 | ||
Discovery Indigenous IN26 | 31 July 2024 | |
Future Fellowships FT25 | 11 June 2024 | |
2 May 2024 | ||
ARC Linkage Program | Linkage Projects LP24 - Round 2 | 16 April 2024 |
Mid-Career Industry Fellowship IM25 | 4 June 2024 | |
Early Career Industry Fellowship IE25 | 4 June 2024 | |
Industry Laureate Fellowship IL25 | 4 June 2024 | |
25 Sept 2024 Please also see above for current LIEF dates and NOI process | ||
Industrial Transformation Research Program (IC25 and IH25) | 19 June 2024 | |
16 weeks before the ARC external deadline unless otherwise specified. | ||
NHMRC | Investigator Grants 2025 Round applications | 24 May 2024 |
Ideas Grants 2024 applications | 6th March 2024 | |
16 weeks before the NHMRC external deadline unless otherwise specified. |
*FEOI deadlines are subject to change upon release of ARC and NHMRC external deadlines. Updates will be communicated via your Centre and/or FedNews.
The majority of subsequent internal deadlines are available below on our ARC and NHMRC internal dates for current rounds page and others will be set and released upon receipt of FEOIs. Late FEOIs will not be accepted unless exceptional circumstances apply. Research Services staff can be contacted at any time during the process to discuss any aspect of an application.
Any questions or concerns regarding the process can be directed to Tina D’Urbano, Team Leader Research Funding (research.funding@federation.edu.au).
Please see below, for Guidelines, Instructions to Applicants & Other Relevant Docs.
Updated Aug 2024
ARC Schemes
To view the current ARC (external) deadlines please visit the ARC's Grants calendar webpage.
The Internal Dates for ARC schemes in 2025 - 2026 are available at: ARC NCGP 2025 - 2026 Scheme Internal Dates - v4 (Word doc, 49 KB)
NOTE: Contrary to previous advice, the ARC will continue with two (2) Linkage Project rounds in 2025.
Please note these dates are subject to change as the ARC website is updated.
NHMRC and MRFF Schemes
To view the current NHMRC and MRFF (external) deadlines please visit the NHMRC's Funding calendar webpage.
The NHMRC internal dates and milestones (based on interest) are available at:
- NHMRC-Ideas-2024-Internal-Due-Dates-and-Milestones-v2.0 (Word doc, 48KB)
- NHMRC-Investigator-2025-Internal-Due-Dates-and-Milestones-v2 (Word doc, 45KB)
For EOI deadlines, please see the table above under ARC and NHMRC expression of interest dates.
Please be aware that ARC and NHMRC due dates change from time to time.
Any questions or concerns regarding the process can be directed to Tina D’Urbano, Team Leader, Research Funding (research.funding@federation.edu.au).
Please see below, for Guidelines, Instructions to Applicants & Other Relevant Docs.
Updated June 2024
Further information and documentation for each ARC and NHMRC funding scheme are available as per below:
ARC
To view the ARC dates and documentation, please login to GrantConnect and search for the relevant scheme. If you don't have a GrantConnect login, you can register via the same link.
Documentation such as guidelines, instructions and FAQs for all Commonwealth funded schemes should be accessed via GrantConnect directly.
Further information on ARC schemes is still available via the ARC website:
ARC Certification and Letter of Support Templates
The ARC Discovery and Linkage Certification Forms and Letter of Support templates (with FedUni letterhead/details) are available for download below. Please ensure you use these versions if you are submitting a Federation University Lead Discovery or Linkage Program application. The ARC have introduced online RMS certification for some schemes.
- Linkage LP23 Certification & CoI form (Word Doc 50kb)
- Admin Org Letter of Support - FT24 (Word Doc 676kb)
- Admin Org Letter of Support - DE25 (Word Doc 676kb)
- ARC Industry Fellowship schemes - please use the 'Letter of Industry Partner Organisation Certification' template provided on GrantConnect.
ARC documentation requiring FedUni information for other schemes will be made available based upon need; and availability of Guidelines and Instructions to Applicants.
NHMRC
Updated June 2024
To view the NHMRC dates and documentation, please login to GrantConnect and search for the relevant scheme. If you don't have a GrantConnect login, you can register via the same link.
Please note that documentation such as guidelines, instructions and FAQs is no longer updated on the NHMRC website.
Further information on the new NHMRC schemes is available via the NHMRC website.
NHMRC and MRFF Certification form and CoI (v2023) - for Participating Organisations: NHMRC_MRFF_Certification-Form_with-Conflict-of-Interest_FedUni-v2023 (Word Doc, 54kb)
Once complete, applications must be electronically certified and then submitted to NHMRC by an authorised Research Admin Officer (RAO) of an NHMRC Administering Institution using Sapphire. Certification (via Sapphire) is required firstly by the CIA and then by the Administering Institution RAO, by the specified due date or the application will be ineligible and excluded from further consideration. Other participants, including CIs and AIs, also certify their participation on the application via Sapphire.
The purpose of the NHMRC and MRFF Certification form and CoI is to:
- Confirm that Participating Organisations also agree to be named on the application and participate in the project if awarded; and
- For any Participating Organisation, CI or AI to declare a Conflict of Interest, if applicable.
Contact us
If you have any queries regarding these grants, please contact the Research Funding Team at research.funding@federation.edu.au.
*Please also check with your Executive Dean or Centre Director for any additional requirements*
Budget support and information
For assistance with the project budget costing pro forma, please contact research.funding@federation.edu.au