MRO Discovery Projects - Submission Information and Tips

1. 2012 Discovery ProjectsLeah MountMonique O’Callaghan31st January 2011

2. Location of MRO Discovery Team • MRO Discovery Projects team MOVED for the round • OLD GEOLOGY BUILDING BASEMENT • Laneway between Old Geology and Richard Berry Building. Door opposite the bike racks. • Same phone numbers

3. Map of Old Geology

4. Presentation Overview • MRO submission due dates/timelines • RMS – access and tips • 2012 DP Application Components • New ARC terms – DORA & DECRA • Key changes

5. Submission Information • Submission information- Submission Policy http://www.research.unimelb.edu.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0003/191082/MR_Submission_Policy_2010.pdf Applications due to Melbourne Research • First internal Closing Date: Thursday 17 February 2011 • Second internal Closing Date: Wednesday 2 March 2011 • External Closing Date: Monday 21 March 2011

6. Getting Started Submit a Notice of Intent http://www.melbourneresearchoffice.com/noi/ Access the Melbourne Research Website http://www.research.unimelb.edu.au/rgc/grants/find/schemes/arc/discoveryprojects • Key Documents to review: • ARC Instructions to Applicants • ARC Funding Rules • ARC Draft Funding Agreement (TBA - Not yet released) • Access to the Melbourne Research Discovery Project Micro-site

7. RMS Access and Login Applications for DP now available in RMS https://rms.arc.gov.au `Instructions to Applicants’ is your guide to using RMS Old GAMS user? Use your GAMS log in and request a new password New RMS user? Create a new account via the RMS log in page

9. RMS Tips Proposal Preparation • It is recommended that applicants prepare information in a word document and copy information into RMS RMS programs required • Firefox 3.0+ • Microsoft Internet Explorer 7 (IE7) • Don’t use Safari • Adobe Flash Player http://get.adobe.com/flashplayer/ • Adobe PDFs • PDFs should be generated from Word – NOT via scanning • When generating a Proposal PDF only click once and then wait to receive an email notification

10. RMS Tips Continued Timeout • After 30 minutes of inactivity on RMS, the session will log out (will receive a warning 15 mins prior) • Save frequently to prevent data loss System Outages • The ARC will update their login page if there are scheduled system outages

11. RMS Investigator Information • For each named participant on the proposal ensure that all details are up to date and complete including: • Personal details • Classification details • Contact details Email Address • Needs to be unique • If you have moved institutions – must email the ARC (rms@arc.gov.au) to update email address

12. RMS Participant Edit/View Access • Begin an application under “Create draft Proposal” screen • Nominate participants (CIs and PIs) • Enter their “Person ID” (not User ID) • CIs and PIslogin and accept • Nominated participants have view and edit access • ONLY the “Proposal Owner” can submit to RO

13. RMS Non-Participant Access • You can nominate other people not named on the proposal to have edit/view access(eg: if PA or RA completing parts) • Click on “Give access to non-participant” on “Draft Proposal Summary” page

14. 2012 Application Components • A - Administrative Summary • B - Classification and other statistical information • C - Project Description • D - Project Cost • E - Budget Justifications • F - Personnel • G - Research Support • H - Statements on Progress • I - Additional Details

15. New ARC Terminology • DORA – Discovery Outstanding Researcher Award Replaces previous fellowships available in the Discovery Projects scheme • DECRA – Discovery Early Career Researcher Award New, separate scheme. Replaces APD level available in DP scheme. Up to 5yrs PhD. Funding Rules & Instruction Feb

16. Major Changes • Projects are to be funded for a Max of 3 Years • Funding Min funding $30,000 per year Max funding $500,000 per Year • Removal of APD, ARF, APF, and QEII fellowships

17. Major changes continued…. • International collaboration awards - For up to 2 CI ‘s or PI’s per proposal -up to a maximum amount of $20,000 for up to 6 months over the life of the Project NOTE: ICA’s are awarded as a special conditions and therefore once awarded to a CI/PI they are the only ones who can use the ICA

18. Major changes continued…. • Teaching relief -Can only be requested for 2 CI’s per project - Can only be requested for up to 6 months per CI for the duration of the project - Maximum $34,879 (6 months)

19. Major changes continued…. • New Selection Criteria Investigator(s) 40% Project Quality 40% Research Environment 20%

20. Major changes continued…. • Investigator(s) 40% • Research Opportunity and Performance Evidence (ROPE) Sections F14.2, F14.3, F14.4, F14.5 - Capacity to undertake the proposed research. Sections: C, all of F14, H

21. Major changes continued…. • Project Quality 40% - Does the research address a significant problem? - Is the conceptual/theoretical framework innovative and original? - Will the aims, concepts, methods and results advance knowledge? - Are the project design and methods appropriate? - Will the proposed research provide economic, environmental and/or social benefit to Australia? • Does the project address National Research Priorities? Sections A, B, C

22. Major changes continued…. • Research Environment 20% - is there an existing, or developing, supportive and high quality research environment for this Project? - are the necessary facilities to complete the project available? - are there adequate strategies to encourage dissemination, commercialisation, if appropriate; and promotion of research outcomes? Section A, C, D, E

23. Major changes continued…. • Inclusion of Discovery Outstanding Researcher Award (DORA) • Funding for 3 Years Step 1 $128,632 (salary, approx Level B) Step 2 $155,714 (salary, approx level C) Step 3 $182,792 (salary, approx level D)

24. Major changes continued…. • A CI must request project funding in addition to a DORA salary • Only 2 CI’s can apply for a DORA on any application • Part time DORA’s can not be requested

25. Major changes continued…. • You can not apply for a DORA and a Future Fellowship in 2012 • Teaching relief can not be awarded to a DORA recipient • DORA’s must justify their position in section F13 (2 pgs) • No longer an option to be removed as a CI if DORA unsuccessful

26. Major RMS Changes • New PART C project proposal to address new Selection Criteria • On the summary page DORA’s are named CI’s (not specified as DORA) • On budget page (Section D) add name of DORA applicant • New icon appears when you need to re-save a section of the application

27. Things to consider when applying • Should I apply for a DORA or a Future Fellowships? GOOD QUESTION!! -If you apply for a DORA you will not be able to apply for a Future Fellowships -Future Fellowship Rules released in MID FEBUARY and due in April. -Use current ARC 2011 Documents as a guide although changes expected

28. Things to consider continued….. • Should I be applying for a DECRA? -If you have approx <5 years post PhD experience • Can I be named on a DP Project which is similar to a DECRA Project? GREAT QUESTION!!! -not clear in DP Funding Rules or Instructions. ARC to advise through DECRA Funding Rules.

29. Things to consider continued….. • If applying with CI’s from other eligible please ensure they are not exceeding their application limit. It is impossible for MRO to check this eligibility issue

30. Melbourne Research Contacts RMS Email: arc-comments@unimelb.edu.au Proposal Submission Email: arc-discovery@unimelb.edu.au Leah Mount Email: lmount@unimelb.edu.au Phone: 8344 2012 Monique O’Callaghan Email: maocal@unimelb.edu.au Phone: 8344 2009