Fact Sheet (PDF 248KB) Please note for Discovery Projects for funding commencing in 2027: Discovery Projects for funding commencing in 2027 will be run in a two-stage application process, commencing with an Expression of Interest (EOI). Shortlisted applicants will be invited to submit a full application. Visit the following pages for information on recently announced grant outcomes under the Discovery Project scheme: EOI Selection Report: Discovery Projects EOI 2026 (available soon) Selection Report: Discovery Projects 2026 (available soon) Funding announcement kit: Discovery Projects 2026 Announcement Discovery Projects may be undertaken by individual researchers or research teams to: expand knowledge base and research capacity in Australia, and economic, commercial, environmental, social and/or cultural benefits for Australia. Discovery Projects are for funding between $30,000 and $500,000 each year for up to 5 consecutive years. Project funding may be used for: personnel, for example, research associates or assistants and technicians and stipends for higher degree by research students teaching relief access to research and infrastructure facilities and technical workshop services essential field research expert third party services equipment and consumables publication and dissemination of outputs and outreach specialised computer equipment and software travel costs essential to the project web hosting and development workshops, focus groups and conferences, and essential support costs for researchers who are carers or who personally require care or assistance. Key Documents and Information for the Discovery Projects 2027 Discovery Projects 2027 Grant Guidelines is available via: Discovery Projects 2027 Forecast Opportunity View - DProgDP2025 Important dates for Discovery Projects 2027 grant application process DPEI26 Expression of Interest Shortlisting Explainer and FAQ