Status: OPEN
There are two assessment rounds for Linkage Projects Applications with funding applied for in 2025. For internal deadlines and other important dates, please see the information provided below
Internal timelines
| Stage | Required? | Internal timelines | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applicant to liaise with Research Business Engagement and Impact to discuss project | M | ||
| Applicant to discuss proposal with Head of Budget Centre and obtain their approval to proceed | M | ||
| For DU led - Submit Notice of Intent to Submit (NOIS) **NEW ONLINE FORM** For not DU led - Please complete the Not DU Led approval form found here and send the completed form to research-grants@deakin.edu.au | M | NOIS must be provided ASAP, no later than 2 months prior to the ARC submission date for the round in which you are applying. When you agree to participate | |
| Internal Grantsmanship Review process begins at Faculty/Institute/SRIC level | M | Upon DR Grants receipt of NOIS | |
| Submit Request not to Assess form via RMS ** NEW PROCESS ** | O | Round 1: Wednesday 5th March 2025 Round 2: Wednesday 4th June 2025 | |
| Submit completed application via RMS for compliance checking by Research Office | M | Round 1: Wednesday 26th February 2025 Round 2: Wednesday 28th May 2025 | |
| Email completed certification forms to research-grants@deakin.edu.au | M | Round 1: Wednesday 26th February 2025 Round 2: Wednesday 28th May 2025 | |
| Research Office submits to ARC | M | Round 1: Wednesday 26th March 2025 Round 2: Wednesday 25th June 2025 |
O - Optional / M - Mandatory / * For not DU led LP applications the above timeline does not apply
Overview
The Linkage Projects scheme supports projects which initiate or develop long term strategic research alliances to apply advanced knowledge to problems, acquire new knowledge and as a basis for securing commercial and other benefits of research.
Applications for funding under the Linkage Projects scheme must include at least one Partner Organisation. The Partner Organisation must make a contribution in cash and/or in kind and/or other material resources to the project. The combined Partner Organisation eligible contributions for an application (i.e. the total of the cash and in-kind eligible contributions of the Partner Organisations) must at least match the total funding requested from the ARC.
The Linkage Projects scheme objectives are to:
a. support the development of long-term strategic research alliances between higher education organisations and industry and other research end-users, in order to apply advanced knowledge to problems;
b. provide opportunities for internationally competitive research projects to be conducted in collaboration with organisations outside the higher education sector; and
c. enhance the scale and focus of research in Australian Government priority areas.
The intended outcomes of the Linkage Projects scheme are:
a. the growth of a national pool of world-class researchers to meet the needs of the broader Australian innovation system; and
b. economic, commercial, environmental, social and/or cultural benefits for Australia.
How to apply - DU led proposals
- Intending applicants should contact Research Business Engagement and Impact to discuss their application and their potential industry partners.
- Applicant to discuss proposal with Head of Budget Centre and seek their approval.
- Read the Grant Guidelines and changes, Instructions to Applicants and FAQ's
- Liaise with your Faculty/Institute/SRIC and follow internal processes for approval.
- Submit a Notice of Intention to Submit (NOIS)
- Provide the Partner Pack to your Partner Organisations. The Research Business Engagement and Impact Director for your area can assist with questions from your Partner Organisations.
- Complete your online application in RMS - use DU templates provided below. Once completed select 'Submit to Research Office' and notify Deakin Research Grants.
Documents and information
The ARC will no longer publish scheme specific documentation on its website, but will make these available through GrantConnect. Links to scheme specific documents can be found below.
Policies and Strategies can still be found on the ARC website.
If you are requesting a PhD stipend, Deakin's rate effective for 2025 is $35,550 pa.
ARC documents
ARC Policies
- Research Opportunity and Performance Evidence (ROPE) Statement
- ARC Medical Research Policy, FAQ's and examples
- ARC Research Integrity Policy
- ARC Open Access Policy for publications arising from ARC funded projects.
- ARC Conflict of Interest and Confidentiality Policy
- National Principles of Intellectual Property Management for Publicly Funded Research
- ARC’s Policy on Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence in the ARC’s grants programs
- ARC Policy on Exclusion of Experimental Development Funding through the National Competitive Grants Program
Templates, forms and tools
Templates (note the below are for the 2024 round, these will be updated once the ARC release the LP25 ITAs):
- Template Part B3 - Research Load, non-ARC
- Template Part C1 - Project Description
- Template Part D2 – Justification of funding requested from the ARC
- Template Part D3 – Details of non-ARC contributions
- Template Part G2 - Partner Organisation Letter of support
Certification Forms:
- Certification Form - Deakin Investigators
- Certification Form - Other Eligible Organisations and Other Organisations (not required for Partner Organisations)
Other resources: