FBE-ARC and Large External Grant Support Package-2026

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Please ensure that you have read and understood the guidelines of ARC and Large External Grant Support Package.

❗ IMPORTANT ❗
Applications for the ARC and Large External Grants Support Package are currently paused for ARC schemes until the 2026–2027 National Competitive Grants Program calendar is released, and the faculty has determined the most appropriate support mechanism.
 
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Eligibility

The lead applicant must have Head of Department/Centre/Institute/School endorsement to apply in the proposed grant round. * Required
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Do any of the applicants currently hold outstanding grant acquittals for any internal or external research funding? * Required
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All applicants must not at the time of application have outstanding grant acquittals for any internal or external research funding.
Has this project already received a Support Package (noting that each project is eligible for only one, regardless of the Chief Investigator or the number of external funding schemes to which it is submitted)? * Required
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At the time of completing this application, could you confirm whether at least five months are available before the external application deadline? * Required
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Must be a date. Lead applicants must hold a continuing or fixed‑term Level A–E appointment at FBE / MBS, The University of Melbourne for the required eligibility period. Honorary and casual appointments are not eligible.

You are not eligible to apply for this grant. (Not Applicable)

This section is not applicable because of your response to questions:

  • "Do any of the applicants currently hold outstanding grant acquittals for any internal or external research funding?" on page 1
  • "Has this project already received a Support Package (noting that each project is eligible for only one, regardless of the Chief Investigator or the number of external funding schemes to which it is submitted)?" on page 1
  • "At the time of completing this application, could you confirm whether at least five months are available before the external application deadline?" on page 1

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