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ARC Tracker @arc-tracker.bsky.social · Nov 10

About me:

I try to help researchers by providing info they should have but the ARC, universities &/or Minister don't give. I check ARC's site for new outcomes every minute.

DMs are open so I can I pass on credible info. It may be wrong, so seek confirmation.

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ARC Tracker @arc-tracker.bsky.social · 1d

You should be able to watch Estimates live on Parliament's YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/@AUSParliame...

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ARC Tracker @arc-tracker.bsky.social · 1d

The ARC is up at #SenateEstimates this Friday. As per tradition, they come in last on the schedule ▶️ www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentar...

I'm sure there won't be many questions about ANU & TEQSA, so there'll definitely be time for lengthly discussion about the ARC 🫠

Tablular schedule with black text on light brown background showing breaks, and red text on white background showing the ANU, TEQSA and the ARC's time-slots at Senate Estimates, 9th October 2025.

ARC Tracker @arc-tracker.bsky.social · 5d

#ARCschedule Oct25

Outcomes expected for Discovery Projects, Linkage Projects (2025 round 1), and Centres of Excellence.

Other events:
🔹Rejoinders close: Linkage Projects (2025 round 2) already closed 1 Oct.

Data ▶️ docs.google.com/spreadsheets...

ARC grant scheme timetable, including open, close and anticipated outcome announcement dates dates for Expressions Of Interest and full applications, plus rejoinder periods and selection meeting dates.

ARC Tracker @arc-tracker.bsky.social · 7d

Not a dumb question.

The Senate Order demands details of the grants approved/not-approved by the *Minister*. It pre-dates the new ARC legislation where all grants (except CEs & ITRPa) are approved by the Board. The Order was there to ensure Ministers approval grants quickly(ish) – needs updating!

ARC Tracker @arc-tracker.bsky.social · 13d

Excellent. Thanks! And excellent that more will be funded!

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fisa-qut.bsky.social @fisa-qut.bsky.social · 13d

Re the FT26 cap: FAQs state 'In the FT26 scheme round this funding cap will be removed, and it is anticipated that more than 100 fellowships will be funded.'

ARC Tracker @arc-tracker.bsky.social · 16d

College of Experts membership for 2026:

The ARC have informed nominees for the 2026 College of the outcomes of their applications, via their RMS profiles.

www.arc.gov.au/news-publica...

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Prof. Amanda Wise @amandawise.bsky.social · 18d

1/At Macquarie Uni we are losing 50% of our units in my faculty. This is on top of cuts in 2020. We estimate by next year my faculty will be teaching 80% fewer subjects than pre Covid. Disciplines being cut do not have declining enrolments. @jennaprice.bsky.social @michaelwestbiz.bsky.social

ARC Tracker @arc-tracker.bsky.social · 19d

I've asked a friend:
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ARC Tracker @arc-tracker.bsky.social · 19d

Research office staff:

Ppl wondering about ambiguity bomb in "Summary of changes" doc for Discovery Program fellowships👇

I interpret as 'statements in prev Guidelines about caps on # of FTs & DEs (100 & 200) have been removed', not 'the caps themselves have been removed'.

Anyone clarified w/ ARC?

Screenshot from the "Summary of Changes" to the "Discovery Program Grant Guidelines", specifically those regarding Fellowships.

ARC Tracker @arc-tracker.bsky.social · 19d

I've asked a friend:
bsky.app/profile/arc-...

ARC Tracker @arc-tracker.bsky.social · 19d

Research office staff:

Ppl wondering about ambiguity bomb in "Summary of changes" doc for Discovery Program fellowships👇

I interpret as 'statements in prev Guidelines about caps on # of FTs & DEs (100 & 200) have been removed', not 'the caps themselves have been removed'.

Anyone clarified w/ ARC?

Screenshot from the "Summary of Changes" to the "Discovery Program Grant Guidelines", specifically those regarding Fellowships.

ARC Tracker @arc-tracker.bsky.social · 19d

The summary of changes document is here: www.grants.gov.au/Fo/DownloadD...

www.grants.gov.au

ARC Tracker @arc-tracker.bsky.social · 19d

Research office staff:

Ppl wondering about ambiguity bomb in "Summary of changes" doc for Discovery Program fellowships👇

I interpret as 'statements in prev Guidelines about caps on # of FTs & DEs (100 & 200) have been removed', not 'the caps themselves have been removed'.

Anyone clarified w/ ARC?

Screenshot from the "Summary of Changes" to the "Discovery Program Grant Guidelines", specifically those regarding Fellowships.

ARC Tracker @arc-tracker.bsky.social · 19d

The thing is, it's not clear from the brief statement in the changes document whether the caps have been removed, or the statement in the guidelines about caps has been removed. Those are two quite different things. I think it means the latter.

ARC Tracker @arc-tracker.bsky.social · 20d

Is there anywhere where it says they have actually removed the caps, or is it just that the caps are not stated explicitly in the guidelines?

The guidelines are now legislative instruments, so if they state a number to be awarded, it must be respected. Maybe they didn't want that restriction?

ARC Tracker @arc-tracker.bsky.social · 26d

What do you think about Australia "associating with" Horizon Europe?

It's not me asking, but the Department of Industry, Science and Resources.

If you're interested, make a submission to their "request for information": ▶️ consult.industry.gov.au/association-...

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ARC Tracker @arc-tracker.bsky.social · 28d

Ha!

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Pauline Grierson @pfgblue.bsky.social · Sep 8

calling all Australian researchers - see below. The ARC haven't circulated this survey very well.... thanks @arc-tracker.bsky.social for circulating!

ARC Tracker @arc-tracker.bsky.social · Sep 8

Here's the link to their "stakeholder survey on the use of AI in grant assessment":

www.surveymonkey.com/r/X7PY5GL

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/X7PY5GL

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Phoebe Toups Dugas 🏳️‍⚧️ @snapdragoness.itch.io · 29d

Worth responding to if you're an ARC person.

ARC Tracker @arc-tracker.bsky.social · Sep 8

Here's the link to their "stakeholder survey on the use of AI in grant assessment":

www.surveymonkey.com/r/X7PY5GL

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/X7PY5GL

ARC Tracker @arc-tracker.bsky.social · Sep 8

I would take a complete lottery over AI assessments, any day of the week, at least with the present nonsense that passes for “AI”.

ARC Tracker @arc-tracker.bsky.social · Sep 8

You might have to print it and snail-mail it to them. They don’t show a lot of … tech skills, let me say.

ARC Tracker @arc-tracker.bsky.social · Sep 8

Here's the link to their "stakeholder survey on the use of AI in grant assessment":

www.surveymonkey.com/r/X7PY5GL

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/X7PY5GL

ARC Tracker @arc-tracker.bsky.social · Sep 8

Once again, ARC hits the 🎯 with their comms strategy:

8pm on Sunday night. When the eyeballs of researchers are glued to … twitter?

They've not posted this anywhere else. I can't think of a better way to _not_ "engage stakeholders". Almost uncanny.

Screenshot of tweet from the ARC about a survey they want "stakeholders" to complete. Black text on white background above a rather outsized picture of dark blue smudges on a light-blue background. One smudge says "Survey" … you know, to catch your eye?

ARC Tracker @arc-tracker.bsky.social · Sep 4

#ARCSenateOrder Aug25:

The ARC made no grant recommendations in August.

See https://www.arc.gov.au/about/our-organisation/reporting/senate-requirements/agency-grants-pratt-motion

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ARC Tracker @arc-tracker.bsky.social · Sep 4

#ARCschedule Sep25

Outcomes already reported this month for Discovery Indigenous. No others expected.

Other events:
🔹Apps open: Future Fellowships & Industrial Transformation schemes
🔹Rejoinders open: Linkage Projects
🔹Selection meetings DECRA & LIEF

Data ▶️ docs.google.com/spreadsheets...

ARC grant scheme timetable, including open, close and anticipated outcome announcement dates dates for Expressions Of Interest and full applications, plus rejoinder periods and selection meeting dates.

ARC Tracker @arc-tracker.bsky.social · Sep 2

#DiscoveryIndigenous #IN26 announcement cont.:

Outcomes summary:

Approved / requested (%)
Apps: 16 / 43 (37.2%)
Funds: $18.48M / $60.25M (30.7%)

Approved grants requested $21.63M; 85.4% provided.

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