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So, ARC: Why would the UK want to do this?
Could it be that much shorter grant processing times are … a good thing?
Could there be a competitive disadvantage in taking 4.8 times longer to process grants?
What do you think, Minister Jason Clare?

4 views So, ARC: Why would the UK want to do this? Could it be that much shorter grant processing times are … a good thing? Could there be a competitive disadvantage in taking 4.8 times longer to process grants? What do you think, Minister Jason Clare?

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0.2%

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Oct 2022

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🔥 Top post: So, ARC: Why would the UK want to do this? Could it be that much · 4 likes + reposts

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🔥 Top post So, ARC: Why would the UK want to do this? Could it be that much shorter grant processing times are … a good thing? Could there be a competitive disadvantage in taking 4.8 times longer to process grants? What do you think, Minister Jason Clare? ★ 4

RE: https://aus.social/@ARC_Tracker/116960509068247563 The ARC's new grant scheme table, in case you don't want to read through the details (which are here: https://www.arc.gov.au/system/files/2026-07/ncgp-policy-review_finalreport-2026220… Researchers raised this in ARC's "consultations", but it's still not addressed anywhere (AFAIK?): Will all the previous Laureate fellows be eligible for the new Lead & Mentor scheme? They shouldn't be. This happened before, when all former… The new round of Discovery Projects (DP28) won't have an Expression of Interest stage. In a shocking surprise that no-one could have predicted, ARC found number of apps went up & complex, multidisciplinary proposals were disadvantaged in E… ★ 1 The ARC has released their new set of grant schemes ▶️ https://www.arc.gov.au/news-and-publications/media/release-national-competitive-grants-program-policy-review-final-report Before implementing them, they’re now going to “consult with t… ★ 1 RE: https://aus.social/@ARC_Tracker/116922315763985549 Ah, damn, I stuffed up the numbers here. I meant to compare DP27 (435+ days) to DP23 (191) because DP23 didn't have the 2-step process and was quite a "typical" duration for the ARC at… Ah, damn, I stuffed up the numbers here. I meant to compare DP27 (435+ days) to DP23 (191) because DP23 didn't have the 2-step process and was quite a "typical" duration for the ARC at that time. The UK government’s research grant agency wants to cut grant processing times from 195 days to 90. Meanwhile, the Australian equivalent, has increased it from 195 days to at least 435 (DP26 vs. DP27). This is for comparable, “applicant led… ★ 3 #ARCSenateOrder Jun26: The ARC made no grant recommendations to the Minister in June. See https://www.arc.gov.au/about/our-organisation/reporting/senate-requirements/agency-grants-pratt-motion /bot ★ 2

#ARCschedule Jul26 No outcomes expected. There’s not even a plan for schemes beyond Nov! Other events: 🔹Rejoinders: Laureate Fellowships (open & close); Discovery Projects (close). 🔹Selection meetings: DECRAs & Linkage Projects Data ▶️ htt… Will ARC run another round of #DiscoveryProjects (DP28)? They announced the new Future Fellowships round (FT27) 4 months before its application opening date. DP27 EOIs opened 3rd Nov last year. And 4 months before 3rd Nov this year is 3rd … ★ 1 RE: https://aus.social/@ARC_Tracker/116792519928281567 #DiscoveryProjects #DP27 assessor reports are now available in RMS.

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aus.social

A Australia server — its members and audience skew toward that niche, so expect a community-aligned, engaged following.

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Oct 2022

Joined in the Twitter-exodus wave of late 2022 — part of the migration that made Mastodon a real destination.

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🗓️Joined Mastodon in 2022 — 3 years ago.

👁️Averages 2 views per post.

📤Posts about 2.9× per week.

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44/100

Fair Credibility score

73%

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Est. 73% real, active audience · Medium fake-follower risk.
Low engagement (~0.2% of followers engage each post) — a sign of an inflated or inactive audience.
Established account (3+ years old).

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Part human, part bot, 100% UNOFFICIAL. I track Australian Research Council funding outcomes; bot checks for announcements each minute. My DMs are open: I pass on credible info about outcomes. It may be wrong; seek confirmation.  FAQ in Profile. 

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