Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2022L01187:reg:7
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2022L01187
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 7
Character Range: 17394–20266

7         The grant selection process

Eligibility and assessment
7.1.         All applications will be considered through a competitive peer process, based on:
         1. how well it meets the assessment criteria;
b.       how it is ranked against other applications; and
c.        whether it provides value for money (as defined in the Glossary).
7.2.         Assessment of applications will be undertaken by an Assessment Committee of IFP Assessors and Detailed Assessors.
7.3.         In Our absolute discretion, We may recommend an application not be approved if we consider it (a) incomplete, (b) inaccurate or contains false or misleading information, or (c) is otherwise in breach of the Australian Code for the Responsible Conduct of Research.
7.4.         We may seek advice on security or other matters from Commonwealth agencies at any time during the process. We may seek information from You about activities and protections in line with that advice.
7.5.         During the assessment, We may request additional information, which does not change the nature of Your application.

National Interest Test
7.6.         Applicants must provide a National Interest Test statement.
7.7.         The National Interest Test statement should address, in terms that are easily understood by the general community, the potential of the project to contribute to Australia's national interest.

Who will approve grants?
7.8.         Our CEO will make recommendations for funding to the Minister, after considering the advice from peer review, the National Interest Test, national security considerations, and alignment with Australian Government priorities.
7.9.         The Minister will decide which grants to fund. The Minister's decision is final in all matters.
7.10.      The outcome of all applications will be published in RMS.

Requests not to assess process
7.11.      You may name up to three persons whom You do not wish to assess an application by submitting a 'Request Not to Assess' form in RMS as detailed on GrantConnect and on the ARC website. This form must be received by Us two weeks prior to the grant opportunity closing date.
7.12.      Only one request containing the names of up to three individual assessors may be submitted per application.
7.13.      If a request includes the name of a current ARC College of Experts member, as listed on the ARC website or in RMS at the time of submitting the 'Request Not to Assess' form, the request must be accompanied by comprehensive evidence justifying the request for the ARC College of Experts member or members named. If We consider the evidence is not sufficient for the named ARC College of Experts member or members, We will reject part, or all of the request.
7.14.      We have discretion about whether We accept or refuse a 'Request Not to Assess'. We will not notify You of the outcome.