Contact the Grant Development Team
- Research Services
- T: +61 (2) 9850 4737
- E: grant.development@mq.edu.au
Contact the research managers for faculty-specific processes
Information and adviceWorkshops and online resources about funding applications
Access supportFind out information about the aims, funding, key dates, resources and contacts for the ARC Discovery Early Career Researcher Award (DECRA).
The objectives of the DECRA scheme are to:
A DECRA recipient may be awarded ARC funding of up to $162,897 per year of funding. The per annum salary contribution from the ARC is fixed at $112,897 (2023$), including 30% on-costs, and up to a maximum of $50,000 project costs. Salary and/or project costs will not be awarded separately.
Funding for a 2026 DECRA project will commence effective 1 January 2026, unless other arrangements are approved by the ARC.
Eligibility for DVCR Co-Funding
Eligibility for the DVCR Co-Funding Scheme is contingent upon on-time submission of grant applications by the date you select for your compliance and eligibility check in the booking calendar. Many applications for external funding require cash and in-kind contributions from the host institution in order to be considered for funding. In most cases, researchers request cash contributions, such as project support funds, funding for research associates, scholarships and major equipment, from the DVCR via the DVCR Co-Funding Scheme to support their external funding applications.
To be eligible to request this DVCR Co-Funding, grant applications must be submitted internally, via Pure, by your compliance and eligibility date.
ARC dates are indicative and are subject to change
If you are an external applicant applying for a DECRA through Macquarie University, please email grant.development@mq.edu.au for access to any of these resources.