The Discovery Early Career Researcher Award (DECRA) scheme is a separate element of the Discovery Program. The DECRA scheme will provide more focused support for researchers and create more opportunities for early-career researchers in both teaching and research, and research-only positions.
The objectives of the DECRA scheme are to:
- support and advance promising early career researchers;
- promote enhanced opportunities for diverse career pathways;
- focus research effort in the National Research Priority areas to improve research capacity and policy outcomes; and
- enable research and research training in high quality and supportive environments.
Researchers may be eligible to apply if they have been awarded a PhD within five years or, commensurate with a period of significant career interruption, have been awarded a PhD within eight years of the closing time of submission of Proposals.
Release of Funding Rules and RMS open for draft applications
The ARC has now released the DECRA Funding Rules and RMS is also now open for receipt of draft applications.
ARC Documentation
- Funding Rules
- Funding Agreement
- Instruction to Applicants
Important Dates
Monday 11 February 2013 – Release of Funding Rules and RMS open for draft applications.
Wednesday 27 March 2013 – ARC deadline for receipt of final applications.