Between rounds: This call is not accepting applications right now; the funder has not published the next round's dates. DECRA 2027 (DE27) closed 11 Mar 2026. ARC's 2026–27 scheme calendar does not list a DECRA 2028 round, and the ARC is revising its grant program (announced 22 Jul 2026), so no next date is known. Check the funder page.
ARC Discovery Early Career Researcher Award (DECRA)
- Status
- Between rounds
- Funder
- Australian Research Council
- Next window
- DECRA 2027 (DE27) closed 11 Mar 2026. ARC's 2026–27 scheme calendar does not list a DECRA 2028 round, and the ARC is revising its grant program (announced 22 Jul 2026), so no next date is known. Check the funder page.
- Amount
- Not stated
- Region
- Australia
- Last checked
- 30 Oct 2026
- Official page
- Funder page
Eligibility in plain language
Early-career researchers at eligible Australian organisations (see the ARC scheme page for the current rules).
Summary
Australian fellowship for early-career researchers. Between rounds; next round not announced.