ARC Linkage Projects

ARC Linkage Projects

Status Open
Aim

The objectives of the ARC Linkage Projects scheme are to:

  • support internationally competitive research projects and teams on challenges or opportunities of relevance to research end-users;
  • foster the establishment and strengthening of research alliances between higher education organisations and research end-users;
  • enhance the scale and focus of research, including in Australian Government priority areas.
Funding

The minimum level of funding provided by the ARC under Linkage Projects is $50,000 per year of funding and the maximum is $300,000 per year of funding per Project, for each year of the Project.  A Project may be applied for and awarded funding for a minimum of two to a maximum of five consecutive years.

Partner Organisations (combined) are expected to provide funding, cash and in-kind, to at least match the amount requested from the ARC. The combined Partner Organisation cash contribution must be at least 25% of the ARC request. Some exemptions apply.

Key Dates

Changes to Eligibility for DVCR Co-Funding

Eligibility for the DVCR Co-Funding Scheme is now contingent upon on-time submission of grant applications by the date you select for your compliance and eligibility check in the booking calendar. Many applications for external funding require cash and in-kind contributions from the host institution in order to be considered for funding. In most cases, researchers request cash contributions, such as project support funds, funding for research associates, scholarships and major equipment, from the DVCR via the DVCR Co-Funding Scheme  to support their external funding applications. To be eligible to request this DVCR Co-Funding, grant applications must be submitted internally, via Pure, by your compliance and eligibility check date.

  • Applications must be submitted to the Research Services Grant Development Team by your compliance and eligibility check date.
  • View further information on deadlines, processes and FAQs.
  • Applications that do not have a Pure record and/or do not have all the appropriate approvals in Pure (Head of Department [HoD] and Deputy Dean of Research and Innovation [DDRI]) will not be submitted to the external funding body.

For funding applied for in 2023:

Linkage Projects 2023 Assessment Round 2

  • Outcomes expected: 14 to 27 June 2024

For funding applied for in 2024:

Linkage Projects 2024 Assessment Round 1

  • Applications open: 14 December 2023
  • Strategic review (optional): 8 to 10 April 2024, select your date and time in the strategic booking calendar
  • MQ request not to assess deadline: 17 April 2024
  • Compliance and eligibility check (mandatory): 22 to 24 April 2024, select your date and time in the compliance and eligibility booking calendar
  • ARC request not to assess close: 24 April 2024
  • Applications close: 8 May 2024
  • Rejoinders: 10 July to 23 July 2024
  • Anticipated announcement: 31 October to 13 November 2024

Linkage Projects 2024 Assessment Round 2

  • Applications open: 9 May 2024
  • Strategic review (optional): 6 to 13 November 2024, select your date and time in the strategic booking calendar
  • MQ request not to assess deadline: 20 November 2024
  • Compliance and eligibility check (mandatory): 20 to 27 November 2024, select your date and time in the compliance and eligibility booking calendar
  • ARC request not to assess close: 27 November 2024
  • Applications close: 11 December 2024
  • Rejoinders: 26 February to 12 March 2025
  • Anticipated announcement: 12 to 25 June 2025

These are indicative dates from the ARC and are subject to change

Resources

NOTIFICATION OF INTENT (NOI)
Complete a Notification of Intent to inform your Faculty and the University Research Services teams of your intention to submit an application. After completing this NOI, you will be provided with regular updates about your funding scheme and sent valuable resources that will assist you in developing a highly competitive research grant application.

ARC INFORMATION
GrantConnect
Grant Opportunity Information for Funding Applied for in 2024
Grant Opportunity Documents for Funding Applied for in 2024 (e.g. Instructions to Applicants; GrantConnect login required)
RMS Information
Request Not To Assess
ARC Medical Research Policy

MACQUARIE RESOURCES
Linkage Projects Essentials for Partners Information Sheet
Linkage Projects Partner Organisation Project Brief Template
MQ LP24 Advice Toolkit
MQ LP24 Budget Calculator
MQ LP Budget Calculator Online Demonstration
MQ LP24 - Part G2 - Letter of Partner Organisation Certification Template
MQ ERA 2018 Outcomes
MQ Engagement and Impact 2018 Outcomes
Guide to Determining Journal Impact Factor, Quartile and Publication Percentile
MQ LP24 Salary Rates (Academic, Professional, PhD Scholarships)
MQ Guide to Appropriate Salary Levels and Steps
ATO Allowances (Per Diems)
Successful Grants Library
Pure Research Management System
Open Access and Funding Compliance
MQ Code for the Responsible Conduct of Research
MQ Conflict of Interest Policy
Advice on Writing your Rejoinder

Certification Form - this must be completed by participants at non-MQ organisations in Australia. Overseas organisations do not need to complete the form. MQ CIs not in the same School or Department as the lead CI must also complete this form, as only the lead CI's HoS/HoD can sign off via Pure. Upload the completed form(s) to your Pure record by your mandatory compliance and eligibility check date.

Contacts

Research Partnerships Managers - Support in developing and managing partner relationships:

Please contact at any time for assistance with identifying or working with partner organisations.

Faculty of Arts
lesley.hine@mq.edu.au
Research Partnerships Manager, Lesley Hine

Faculty of Medicine, Health and Human Sciences
john.golding@mq.edu.au
Research Partnerships Manager, John Golding

Faculty of Science and Engineering
matthew.bevin@mq.edu.au
Ph 9850 4475, Research Partnerships Manager, Matthew Bevin

Macquarie Business School
helena.hurley@mq.edu.au
Ph 9850 1309, Research Partnerships Manager, Helena Hurley

Scheme Information, Strategic Advice, Compliance and Eligibility:

Grant Development Team
Research Services
grant.development@mq.edu.au
Ph: +61 2 9850 4737

Faculty Contacts:

Faculty of Arts
artsro@mq.edu.au
Ph 9850 9663 (x9663), Faculty Research Manager, Dr Christine Boman

Faculty of Medicine, Health and Human Sciences
fmhhs.researchsupport@mq.edu.au
Ph 9850 2788 (x2788), Faculty Research Manager, Dr Kyle Ratinac

Faculty of Science and Engineering
sci.research@mq.edu.au
Ph 9850 8912 (x8912), Faculty Research Manager, Ms Irina Zakoshanski

Macquarie Business School
mqbs-ro@mq.edu.au
Ph 9850 4496 (x4496), Faculty Research Manager, Dr Jan Zwar

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