List of the 5 funded #DiscoveryProjects led by the School of #ComputerScience:
🏆 A/Prof Tongliang Liu, Dr Yu Yao: Understanding, Identifying, and Mitigating Vulnerabilities in LLMs (DP260102466)
🏆 A/Prof Tongliang Liu, Dr Yu Yao: Understanding, Identifying, and Mitigating Vulnerabilities in LLMs (DP260102466)
October 28, 2025 at 3:16 AM
List of the 5 funded #DiscoveryProjects led by the School of #ComputerScience:
🏆 A/Prof Tongliang Liu, Dr Yu Yao: Understanding, Identifying, and Mitigating Vulnerabilities in LLMs (DP260102466)
🏆 A/Prof Tongliang Liu, Dr Yu Yao: Understanding, Identifying, and Mitigating Vulnerabilities in LLMs (DP260102466)
Congratulations to our researchers on their 5 ARC #DiscoveryProjects! This is over AUD 3.5M towards cutting-edge research in areas as diverse as biomedical foundation models, robust logic-based planning, ML-aided algorithms, computational design with living materials, and LLM vulnerabilities! #DP26
October 28, 2025 at 3:16 AM
Congratulations to our researchers on their 5 ARC #DiscoveryProjects! This is over AUD 3.5M towards cutting-edge research in areas as diverse as biomedical foundation models, robust logic-based planning, ML-aided algorithms, computational design with living materials, and LLM vulnerabilities! #DP26
#DiscoveryProjects #DP26 announcement cont.:
Outcomes summary:
Approved / requested (%)
Apps: 526 / 1111 (47.3%)
Funds: $376.37M / $888.78M (42.3%)
Approved grants requested $411.50M; 91.5% provided.
Outcomes summary:
Approved / requested (%)
Apps: 526 / 1111 (47.3%)
Funds: $376.37M / $888.78M (42.3%)
Approved grants requested $411.50M; 91.5% provided.
October 28, 2025 at 12:46 AM
#DiscoveryProjects #DP26 announcement cont.:
Outcomes summary:
Approved / requested (%)
Apps: 526 / 1111 (47.3%)
Funds: $376.37M / $888.78M (42.3%)
Approved grants requested $411.50M; 91.5% provided.
Outcomes summary:
Approved / requested (%)
Apps: 526 / 1111 (47.3%)
Funds: $376.37M / $888.78M (42.3%)
Approved grants requested $411.50M; 91.5% provided.
🚨 #DiscoveryProjects #DP26 announcement:
❗️Outcomes announced publicly for Discovery Projects 2026❗️
See ARC's RMS for list ➡️ rms.arc.gov.au/RMS/Report/D...
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❗️Outcomes announced publicly for Discovery Projects 2026❗️
See ARC's RMS for list ➡️ rms.arc.gov.au/RMS/Report/D...
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October 28, 2025 at 12:30 AM
🚨 #DiscoveryProjects #DP26 announcement:
❗️Outcomes announced publicly for Discovery Projects 2026❗️
See ARC's RMS for list ➡️ rms.arc.gov.au/RMS/Report/D...
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❗️Outcomes announced publicly for Discovery Projects 2026❗️
See ARC's RMS for list ➡️ rms.arc.gov.au/RMS/Report/D...
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#DiscoveryProjects #DP26
Assessor reports should now be available in RMS for Discovery Projects 2026.
Assessor reports should now be available in RMS for Discovery Projects 2026.
June 30, 2025 at 1:31 AM
#DiscoveryProjects #DP26
Assessor reports should now be available in RMS for Discovery Projects 2026.
Assessor reports should now be available in RMS for Discovery Projects 2026.
Hands up who didn't get their ARC Discovery grant shortlisted today?!
🙋🏻♀️
#academicLife
#DP26 #DiscoveryProjects
🙋🏻♀️
#academicLife
#DP26 #DiscoveryProjects
🚨#DiscoveryProjects #DP26
❗️Outcomes for Expressions of Interest should now be available in your RMS account ▶️ rms.arc.gov.au
Lead CIs should also get an email with their outcomes (might be staggered over the next hour?).
Full apps open 5 Mar, due 16 Apr.
❗️Outcomes for Expressions of Interest should now be available in your RMS account ▶️ rms.arc.gov.au
Lead CIs should also get an email with their outcomes (might be staggered over the next hour?).
Full apps open 5 Mar, due 16 Apr.
Research Management System Login
RMS is the ARC’s Research Management System, a web-based system used by eligible researchers to prepare and submit research Applications and assessments under the ARC National Competitive Grants Progr...
rms.arc.gov.au
February 28, 2025 at 8:14 AM
Hands up who didn't get their ARC Discovery grant shortlisted today?!
🙋🏻♀️
#academicLife
#DP26 #DiscoveryProjects
🙋🏻♀️
#academicLife
#DP26 #DiscoveryProjects
🚨#DiscoveryProjects #DP26
❗️Outcomes for Expressions of Interest should now be available in your RMS account ▶️ rms.arc.gov.au
Lead CIs should also get an email with their outcomes (might be staggered over the next hour?).
Full apps open 5 Mar, due 16 Apr.
❗️Outcomes for Expressions of Interest should now be available in your RMS account ▶️ rms.arc.gov.au
Lead CIs should also get an email with their outcomes (might be staggered over the next hour?).
Full apps open 5 Mar, due 16 Apr.
Research Management System Login
RMS is the ARC’s Research Management System, a web-based system used by eligible researchers to prepare and submit research Applications and assessments under the ARC National Competitive Grants Progr...
rms.arc.gov.au
February 28, 2025 at 1:33 AM
🚨#DiscoveryProjects #DP26
❗️Outcomes for Expressions of Interest should now be available in your RMS account ▶️ rms.arc.gov.au
Lead CIs should also get an email with their outcomes (might be staggered over the next hour?).
Full apps open 5 Mar, due 16 Apr.
❗️Outcomes for Expressions of Interest should now be available in your RMS account ▶️ rms.arc.gov.au
Lead CIs should also get an email with their outcomes (might be staggered over the next hour?).
Full apps open 5 Mar, due 16 Apr.
#DiscoveryProjects #DP25 announcement cont.:
Outcomes summary:
Approved / requested (%)
Apps: 536 / 1132 (47.3%)
Funds: $342.17M / $855.49M (40.0%)
Approved grants requested $396.06M; 86.4% provided.
Outcomes summary:
Approved / requested (%)
Apps: 536 / 1132 (47.3%)
Funds: $342.17M / $855.49M (40.0%)
Approved grants requested $396.06M; 86.4% provided.
November 26, 2024 at 1:55 AM
#DiscoveryProjects #DP25 announcement cont.:
Outcomes summary:
Approved / requested (%)
Apps: 536 / 1132 (47.3%)
Funds: $342.17M / $855.49M (40.0%)
Approved grants requested $396.06M; 86.4% provided.
Outcomes summary:
Approved / requested (%)
Apps: 536 / 1132 (47.3%)
Funds: $342.17M / $855.49M (40.0%)
Approved grants requested $396.06M; 86.4% provided.
ARC Success! DP police collecting. Here is the pilot research it was based on australienstudien.org/ZfA/2024%203...
November 26, 2024 at 12:59 AM
🚨 #DiscoveryProjects #DP25 announcement:
❗️Outcomes announced publicly for Discovery Projects 2025❗️
See ARC's RMS for list ➡️ rms.arc.gov.au/RMS/Report/D...
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❗️Outcomes announced publicly for Discovery Projects 2025❗️
See ARC's RMS for list ➡️ rms.arc.gov.au/RMS/Report/D...
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Research Management System - Scheme Round Statistics for Approved Applications - Discovery Projects 2025 round 1
RMS is the ARC's Research Management System, a web-based system used by eligible researchers to prepare and submit research proposals and assessments under the ARC National Competitive Grants Program ...
rms.arc.gov.au
November 26, 2024 at 12:13 AM
🚨 #DiscoveryProjects #DP25 announcement:
❗️Outcomes announced publicly for Discovery Projects 2025❗️
See ARC's RMS for list ➡️ rms.arc.gov.au/RMS/Report/D...
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❗️Outcomes announced publicly for Discovery Projects 2025❗️
See ARC's RMS for list ➡️ rms.arc.gov.au/RMS/Report/D...
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So, despite reports of ARC staff saying that #DiscoveryProjects #DP25 recommendations were sent to the Minister before 1st Nov., this cannot be true because they do not appear in the #ARCSenateOrder list just published.
#ARCSenateOrder Oct24:
ARC's grant recommendations in October have been published ➡️ www.arc.gov.au/about/our-or...
PDF: www.arc.gov.au/sites/defaul...
XLS: www.arc.gov.au/sites/defaul...
ARC's grant recommendations in October have been published ➡️ www.arc.gov.au/about/our-or...
PDF: www.arc.gov.au/sites/defaul...
XLS: www.arc.gov.au/sites/defaul...
www.arc.gov.au
November 13, 2024 at 4:11 AM
So, despite reports of ARC staff saying that #DiscoveryProjects #DP25 recommendations were sent to the Minister before 1st Nov., this cannot be true because they do not appear in the #ARCSenateOrder list just published.
#DiscoveryProjects
Several sources reporting ARC sent DP25 recommendations to the Minister on/before 29 Oct.
If true, recs will be public by 15 Nov, guaranteed by the ARC Senate Order.
Minister has mostly been approving recs within 2 weeks so ARC may announce outcomes earlier.
Several sources reporting ARC sent DP25 recommendations to the Minister on/before 29 Oct.
If true, recs will be public by 15 Nov, guaranteed by the ARC Senate Order.
Minister has mostly been approving recs within 2 weeks so ARC may announce outcomes earlier.
October 31, 2024 at 10:02 PM
#DiscoveryProjects
Several sources reporting ARC sent DP25 recommendations to the Minister on/before 29 Oct.
If true, recs will be public by 15 Nov, guaranteed by the ARC Senate Order.
Minister has mostly been approving recs within 2 weeks so ARC may announce outcomes earlier.
Several sources reporting ARC sent DP25 recommendations to the Minister on/before 29 Oct.
If true, recs will be public by 15 Nov, guaranteed by the ARC Senate Order.
Minister has mostly been approving recs within 2 weeks so ARC may announce outcomes earlier.
Final results for poll on number of peer assessors for #DiscoveryProjects, after adding the votes from other platforms:
1: ⬜️5.5%
2: ⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ 32.6%
3: 🟦🟦🟦🟦🟦🟦🟦39.0%
4+:⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️23.0%
344 votes
1: ⬜️5.5%
2: ⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ 32.6%
3: 🟦🟦🟦🟦🟦🟦🟦39.0%
4+:⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️23.0%
344 votes
How many #DiscoveryProjects peer assessors (a.k.a. detailed assessors) did you receive reports from?
(full applications only, not EOIs)
I put a poll on the other platforms, but there's no polls here at Bluesky (?!), so just DM/Chat me your answer, if you don't want to post it publicly here.
(full applications only, not EOIs)
I put a poll on the other platforms, but there's no polls here at Bluesky (?!), so just DM/Chat me your answer, if you don't want to post it publicly here.
August 14, 2024 at 11:32 PM
Final results for poll on number of peer assessors for #DiscoveryProjects, after adding the votes from other platforms:
1: ⬜️5.5%
2: ⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ 32.6%
3: 🟦🟦🟦🟦🟦🟦🟦39.0%
4+:⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️23.0%
344 votes
1: ⬜️5.5%
2: ⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ 32.6%
3: 🟦🟦🟦🟦🟦🟦🟦39.0%
4+:⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️23.0%
344 votes
ARC Board have approved Guidelines for all upcoming schemes.
These aren’t on GrantConnect yet, but they’re already available from the Federal Register of Legislation.
For example, I don’t see major changes to #DiscoveryProjects there (e.g. same assessment category weightings).
These aren’t on GrantConnect yet, but they’re already available from the Federal Register of Legislation.
For example, I don’t see major changes to #DiscoveryProjects there (e.g. same assessment category weightings).
August 8, 2024 at 3:10 AM
ARC Board have approved Guidelines for all upcoming schemes.
These aren’t on GrantConnect yet, but they’re already available from the Federal Register of Legislation.
For example, I don’t see major changes to #DiscoveryProjects there (e.g. same assessment category weightings).
These aren’t on GrantConnect yet, but they’re already available from the Federal Register of Legislation.
For example, I don’t see major changes to #DiscoveryProjects there (e.g. same assessment category weightings).
How many #DiscoveryProjects peer assessors (a.k.a. detailed assessors) did you receive reports from?
(full applications only, not EOIs)
I put a poll on the other platforms, but there's no polls here at Bluesky (?!), so just DM/Chat me your answer, if you don't want to post it publicly here.
(full applications only, not EOIs)
I put a poll on the other platforms, but there's no polls here at Bluesky (?!), so just DM/Chat me your answer, if you don't want to post it publicly here.
August 7, 2024 at 3:43 AM
How many #DiscoveryProjects peer assessors (a.k.a. detailed assessors) did you receive reports from?
(full applications only, not EOIs)
I put a poll on the other platforms, but there's no polls here at Bluesky (?!), so just DM/Chat me your answer, if you don't want to post it publicly here.
(full applications only, not EOIs)
I put a poll on the other platforms, but there's no polls here at Bluesky (?!), so just DM/Chat me your answer, if you don't want to post it publicly here.
#DiscoveryProjects #DP25
Rejoinders have opened.
Assessor reports are now available in RMS ▶️ rms.arc.gov.au
Rejoinders have opened.
Assessor reports are now available in RMS ▶️ rms.arc.gov.au
#DiscoveryProjects
Reviewer reports available tomorrow (7 Aug) for #DP25. Normally ~11am AEST.
Good luck!
But with ~1140 proposals & ~3500 reviews, there'll be some #BadReviewers. Unfortunately, this is where ARC could make real improvements, as summarised in this old 🧵👇
Reviewer reports available tomorrow (7 Aug) for #DP25. Normally ~11am AEST.
Good luck!
But with ~1140 proposals & ~3500 reviews, there'll be some #BadReviewers. Unfortunately, this is where ARC could make real improvements, as summarised in this old 🧵👇
Thread by @ARC_Tracker on Thread Reader App
@ARC_Tracker: #DiscoveryProjects peer assessments will land in nervous applicants' inboxes in 3 weeks (18Jun). You've 2 weeks to submit a rejoinder. BUT you've just *3 days* to call out #BadReviewers!...
threadreaderapp.com
August 7, 2024 at 1:03 AM
#DiscoveryProjects #DP25
Rejoinders have opened.
Assessor reports are now available in RMS ▶️ rms.arc.gov.au
Rejoinders have opened.
Assessor reports are now available in RMS ▶️ rms.arc.gov.au
#DiscoveryProjects
Reviewer reports available tomorrow (7 Aug) for #DP25. Normally ~11am AEST.
Good luck!
But with ~1140 proposals & ~3500 reviews, there'll be some #BadReviewers. Unfortunately, this is where ARC could make real improvements, as summarised in this old 🧵👇
Reviewer reports available tomorrow (7 Aug) for #DP25. Normally ~11am AEST.
Good luck!
But with ~1140 proposals & ~3500 reviews, there'll be some #BadReviewers. Unfortunately, this is where ARC could make real improvements, as summarised in this old 🧵👇
Thread by @ARC_Tracker on Thread Reader App
@ARC_Tracker: #DiscoveryProjects peer assessments will land in nervous applicants' inboxes in 3 weeks (18Jun). You've 2 weeks to submit a rejoinder. BUT you've just *3 days* to call out #BadReviewers!...
threadreaderapp.com
August 6, 2024 at 6:51 AM
#DiscoveryProjects
Reviewer reports available tomorrow (7 Aug) for #DP25. Normally ~11am AEST.
Good luck!
But with ~1140 proposals & ~3500 reviews, there'll be some #BadReviewers. Unfortunately, this is where ARC could make real improvements, as summarised in this old 🧵👇
Reviewer reports available tomorrow (7 Aug) for #DP25. Normally ~11am AEST.
Good luck!
But with ~1140 proposals & ~3500 reviews, there'll be some #BadReviewers. Unfortunately, this is where ARC could make real improvements, as summarised in this old 🧵👇
Hi ARC 👋
You’ve asked some #DiscoveryProjects applicants to be detailed assessors (same as previous years).
Some perceive this as a conflict of interest (COI).
Your policies appear to preclude applicants being assessors coz it's a perceived COI ↙️↘️
Comments?
You’ve asked some #DiscoveryProjects applicants to be detailed assessors (same as previous years).
Some perceive this as a conflict of interest (COI).
Your policies appear to preclude applicants being assessors coz it's a perceived COI ↙️↘️
Comments?
June 27, 2024 at 12:07 AM
Hi ARC 👋
You’ve asked some #DiscoveryProjects applicants to be detailed assessors (same as previous years).
Some perceive this as a conflict of interest (COI).
Your policies appear to preclude applicants being assessors coz it's a perceived COI ↙️↘️
Comments?
You’ve asked some #DiscoveryProjects applicants to be detailed assessors (same as previous years).
Some perceive this as a conflict of interest (COI).
Your policies appear to preclude applicants being assessors coz it's a perceived COI ↙️↘️
Comments?
#DiscoveryProjects
Peer reviewers should start getting full apps to review today.
Q: Can people who submitted full apps be reviewers?
This used to be the case, but has it changed with the 2-stage process? Only a third as many to review, so there’s an opportunity to change.
Peer reviewers should start getting full apps to review today.
Q: Can people who submitted full apps be reviewers?
This used to be the case, but has it changed with the 2-stage process? Only a third as many to review, so there’s an opportunity to change.
June 26, 2024 at 1:10 AM
#DiscoveryProjects
Peer reviewers should start getting full apps to review today.
Q: Can people who submitted full apps be reviewers?
This used to be the case, but has it changed with the 2-stage process? Only a third as many to review, so there’s an opportunity to change.
Peer reviewers should start getting full apps to review today.
Q: Can people who submitted full apps be reviewers?
This used to be the case, but has it changed with the 2-stage process? Only a third as many to review, so there’s an opportunity to change.
#DiscoveryProjects #DP25
ARC has included a bit more information about the assessment of the Expressions of Interest.
In particular, some explanation that there may or may not be some overlap between the 3 College assessors on an EOI and the 2 on the corresponding full app👇
ARC has included a bit more information about the assessment of the Expressions of Interest.
In particular, some explanation that there may or may not be some overlap between the 3 College assessors on an EOI and the 2 on the corresponding full app👇
May 8, 2024 at 12:25 AM
#DiscoveryProjects #DP25
ARC has included a bit more information about the assessment of the Expressions of Interest.
In particular, some explanation that there may or may not be some overlap between the 3 College assessors on an EOI and the 2 on the corresponding full app👇
ARC has included a bit more information about the assessment of the Expressions of Interest.
In particular, some explanation that there may or may not be some overlap between the 3 College assessors on an EOI and the 2 on the corresponding full app👇
#DiscoveryProjects #DP25
Has anyone managed to get a straight answer from the ARC about whether the two College assessors of a full app will be
(a) definitely the same;
(b) definitely not the same; or
(c) possibly the same
as 2 of the 3 EOI assessors?
🙏
Has anyone managed to get a straight answer from the ARC about whether the two College assessors of a full app will be
(a) definitely the same;
(b) definitely not the same; or
(c) possibly the same
as 2 of the 3 EOI assessors?
🙏
May 1, 2024 at 11:34 PM
#DiscoveryProjects #DP25
Has anyone managed to get a straight answer from the ARC about whether the two College assessors of a full app will be
(a) definitely the same;
(b) definitely not the same; or
(c) possibly the same
as 2 of the 3 EOI assessors?
🙏
Has anyone managed to get a straight answer from the ARC about whether the two College assessors of a full app will be
(a) definitely the same;
(b) definitely not the same; or
(c) possibly the same
as 2 of the 3 EOI assessors?
🙏
Here's a report on the #DiscoveryProjects Expressions of Interest stage, by Jenny Sinclair for Research Professional News.
TL;DR: Seems OK so far but let's get a proper assessment later.
Features Palli Thordarson (Roy. Aus. Chem. Inst.) (& me)
[No paywall]
TL;DR: Seems OK so far but let's get a proper assessment later.
Features Palli Thordarson (Roy. Aus. Chem. Inst.) (& me)
[No paywall]
‘Expressions of interest’ stage knocks out 3,000 applications - Research Professional News
Australian Research Council introduced stage before full applications to reduce wasted effort among researchers
www.researchprofessionalnews.com
April 16, 2024 at 12:35 AM
Here's a report on the #DiscoveryProjects Expressions of Interest stage, by Jenny Sinclair for Research Professional News.
TL;DR: Seems OK so far but let's get a proper assessment later.
Features Palli Thordarson (Roy. Aus. Chem. Inst.) (& me)
[No paywall]
TL;DR: Seems OK so far but let's get a proper assessment later.
Features Palli Thordarson (Roy. Aus. Chem. Inst.) (& me)
[No paywall]
The problem with trying to assess whether #DiscoveryProjects EOI process was good/bad/better/worse is we don't have proper data.
Here’s a perspective from someone with a different vantage point👇
@arc_gov_au should do proper analysis of scoring disparities vs previous years🤞
Here’s a perspective from someone with a different vantage point👇
@arc_gov_au should do proper analysis of scoring disparities vs previous years🤞
April 12, 2024 at 1:31 AM
The problem with trying to assess whether #DiscoveryProjects EOI process was good/bad/better/worse is we don't have proper data.
Here’s a perspective from someone with a different vantage point👇
@arc_gov_au should do proper analysis of scoring disparities vs previous years🤞
Here’s a perspective from someone with a different vantage point👇
@arc_gov_au should do proper analysis of scoring disparities vs previous years🤞
ARC has opened full applications for #DiscoveryProjects #DP25.
EOI info is copied across to full app form, without possibility to change it. Good.
I wondered whether EOI 2-page Project Description would be included in full app & available to assessors. DMers report it isn't.
EOI info is copied across to full app form, without possibility to change it. Good.
I wondered whether EOI 2-page Project Description would be included in full app & available to assessors. DMers report it isn't.
April 11, 2024 at 12:31 AM
ARC has opened full applications for #DiscoveryProjects #DP25.
EOI info is copied across to full app form, without possibility to change it. Good.
I wondered whether EOI 2-page Project Description would be included in full app & available to assessors. DMers report it isn't.
EOI info is copied across to full app form, without possibility to change it. Good.
I wondered whether EOI 2-page Project Description would be included in full app & available to assessors. DMers report it isn't.
ARC has provided some info about the #DiscoveryProjects EOI shortlisting process ▶️ www.arc.gov.au/sites/defaul...
🔹27.5% success rate – 1141 shortlisted of 4147 EOIs
🔹EOIs with "disparate scores" shortlisted if median score put it above threshold
🔹All EOIs reviewed by 3 assessors
🔹27.5% success rate – 1141 shortlisted of 4147 EOIs
🔹EOIs with "disparate scores" shortlisted if median score put it above threshold
🔹All EOIs reviewed by 3 assessors
April 9, 2024 at 4:29 AM
ARC has provided some info about the #DiscoveryProjects EOI shortlisting process ▶️ www.arc.gov.au/sites/defaul...
🔹27.5% success rate – 1141 shortlisted of 4147 EOIs
🔹EOIs with "disparate scores" shortlisted if median score put it above threshold
🔹All EOIs reviewed by 3 assessors
🔹27.5% success rate – 1141 shortlisted of 4147 EOIs
🔹EOIs with "disparate scores" shortlisted if median score put it above threshold
🔹All EOIs reviewed by 3 assessors