What has been registered
The Australian Research Council has registered updated guidelines for its Discovery Projects grant program. The document is titled Discovery Projects Grant Opportunity Guidelines (2026 edition) and covers the 2026 funding round.
Legislative basis
These guidelines are a formal legislative instrument under the Australian Research Council Act 2001, administered by the Department of Education.
Effective date
The guidelines came into force on 24 July 2026.
What the source document includes
The source summary notes that the full text of the guidelines is available on the Federal Register of Legislation. The page content provided does not include specific grant amounts, eligibility criteria, application deadlines, or other details of the 2026 round.
Where to find the full guidelines
The full guidelines document is available at the Federal Register of Legislation: https://www.legislation.gov.au/F2026L00991. That document contains eligibility criteria, grant amounts, and application deadlines.
Key actions
- Read the full guidelines at https://www.legislation.gov.au/F2026L00991 to check eligibility, grant amounts, and application deadlines - the source provided does not include those details.
- Contact the Australian Research Council or the Department of Education directly if your organisation may be eligible to apply for Discovery Projects funding.
This is a plain-English summary for information only, not legal or compliance advice. Always check the official source or consult a qualified professional.