Australian Research Council Funding Rules for schemes under the Linkage Programme (2015 edition)
D6.1Level and Period of Funding
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D6.1 Level and Period of Funding
D6.1.1 The minimum level of funding provided by the ARC under Linkage Projects is $50,000 per year of funding and the maximum is $300,000 per year of funding per Project, for each year of the Project.
D6.1.2 A Project may be applied for and awarded funding for a minimum of two to a maximum of five consecutive years.
D6.1.3 Funding for approved Projects will commence with effect at the Commencement Date specified at D1.2, unless other arrangements are approved by the Minister. Any funding awarded will be subject to sufficient funds being available for the Project, the provisions of the ARC Act, and continued satisfactory progress of the Project.