Fact Sheet (PDF 248KB)Please note for Discovery Projects for funding commencing in 2026:Discovery Projects for funding commencing in 2026 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 2025Selection Report: Discovery Projects 2025Funding announcement kit: Discovery Projects 2025 AnnouncementDiscovery Projects may be undertaken by individual researchers or research teams to:expand knowledge base and research capacity in Australia, andeconomic, 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 studentsteaching reliefaccess to research and infrastructure facilities and technical workshop servicesessential field researchexpert third party servicesequipment and consumablespublication and dissemination of outputs and outreachspecialised computer equipment and softwaretravel costs essential to the projectweb hosting and developmentworkshops, focus groups and conferences, andessential support costs for researchers who are carers or who personally require care or assistance.Key Documents and Information for the Discovery Projects 2026Discovery Projects 2026 Grant Guidelines is available via: Discovery Projects 2026 Forecast Opportunity View - DProgDP2024EOI Documentation available via: Discovery Projects 2026 Current Grant Opportunity View – GO7291Full Application documentation available via: Discovery Projects 2026 Current Grant Opportunity View – GO7575Important dates for Discovery Projects 2026 grant application processDPEI26 Expression of Interest Shortlisting Explainer and FAQ