[Aqualist] ARC outcomes for 2010

[Simon Haberle]

Dear All,

Below is a list of the successful ARC grants in the general research 
areas of Quaternary Studies and Archaeology commencing in 2010 and 
announced today. A summary of ARC outcomes from FASTS is also included 
here. Congratulations to all those who were successful. Cheers, Simon


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/*Grants awarded*/

*DISCOVERY PROJECTS*

*Macquarie** **University***

*DP1093049*
Dr KE Westaway; Prof MJ Morwood; Dr GD van den Bergh; Prof G Shen; Dr RM 
Bailey
*Unlocking archives of faunal dispersal and extinction: the key to 
reconstructing palaeoenvironmental change in **Southeast Asia**
2010:* $ 80,000; *2011:* $ 60,000; *2012:* $ 80,000
*Primary RFCD *GEOLOGY
The influence of environmental change on faunal populations is a 
pressing issue for Australian communities in environmentally sensitive 
areas. This will be addressed by documenting how fauna (and humans) in 
Southeast Asia, our nearest neighbours, responded to environmental 
challenges. Revealing when humans dispersed through the region and how 
they adapted will contribute to our understanding of the cultural 
heritage of Australia's indigenous settlers. This project will develop 
established Indonesian collaborations, encourage new collaborations with 
Chinese, Thai, English and Dutch researchers to promote Australian 
research on a world stage, and pioneer new dating methodologies to 
enhance Australia's place at the forefront of geochronology.

*The **University** of **New England***

*DP1096558*
Dr M Moore (ARF)
*The Spandrel Hypothesis: Towards a unified theory of stone flaking
2010:* $ 168,000; *2011:* $ 133,000; *2012:* $ 134,000; *2013:* $ 
134,000; *2014:* $ 129,000
*Primary RFCD *ARCHAEOLOGY AND PREHISTORY
The archaeological story of human evolution and prehistory has a strong 
Old World bias -- the impression is that main events were in Africa and 
Europe and Australasia was mostly irrelevant. This is particularly true 
where stone tools are concerned: Australasian tools appear not to track 
the progression in technology that appears to be present in the Old 
World Standard Sequence. This project will test whether the Standard 
Sequence has been overinterpreted and the pattern recognised for 
Australasia is in fact applicable world-wide. The results of the project 
will enhance the way Australia interprets itself and the Australasian 
region to the rest of the world. This is a goal of Research Priority 4 
(Safeguarding Australia).

*The **University** of **Sydney***

*DP1092663*
Prof RJ Fletcher; Prof J Riegel; Dr B Li; A/Prof C Pottier; Prof M 
Stark; Dr JN Miksic; Dr C Ang
*Greater **Angkor** from ancestry to abandonment: the growth, daily life 
and transformation of the suburbs of **Angkor**
2010:* $ 257,081; *2011:* $ 196,268; *2012:* $ 196,000; *2013:* $ 
123,240; *2014:* $ 134,904
*Primary RFCD *ARCHAEOLOGY AND PREHISTORY
Australia promotes the value of partnerships with developing 
Asia-Pacific nations for the continued stability of our region. In 
Cambodia, Australia plays a significant role in assisting stability and 
sustainable growth. Our research has contributed greatly to the 
development of individual and institutional capabilities, providing 
engagement with world-class research expertise and facilities. This 
large, international, multidisciplinary team will provide a significant 
new approach to Angkor, the iconic Asia-Pacific flagship World Heritage 
site and will actively work with Cambodian agencies responsible for the 
site in the context of the Australian-Cambodian government collaboration 
on the "Heritage Management Framework Project" for Angkor.

*DP1093168*
Dr MD Gibbs
*Beyond the **New World**: A 16th century Spanish colony and its impact 
on indigenous populations in the **Solomon Islands**
2010:* $ 65,000; *2011:* $ 99,000; *2012:* $ 33,000
*Primary RFCD *ARCHAEOLOGY AND PREHISTORY
The 16th Century Spanish explorations represent the first contacts 
between Solomon Islanders and Europeans. These interactions encompassed 
social and economic negotiations, conflicts and potential biological 
impacts whose long-term consequences have not yet been adequately 
explored or understood. However, later Solomon Islands demography and 
socio-political structures may have their roots in these exchanges. 
Given Australia's commitment to the security of this near neighbour, 
this study will provide a benchmark for understanding the long-term 
history and influences within Melanesian-European relationships. 
Collaboration with the Solomon Islands Museum will strengthen and 
promote links between researchers and cultural and academic institutions.

*DP1094367*
Dr DA Penny; Dr BM Buckley; Dr Q Hua
*Thresholds and hysteresis: how do abrupt changes in the Asian monsoon 
affect ecosystems and environmental processes?
2010:* $ 95,000; *2011:* $ 95,000; *2012:* $ 95,000
*Primary RFCD *GEOLOGY
The effect of predicted climatic change on livelihoods and regional 
stability in the developing world has become a first-order strategic and 
security concern. Encouraging research into the impact of climate change 
within the Asia-Pacific is of immediate strategic and economic interest 
to Australia. The proposed research will document the response of 
tropical ecosystems to past climate change in order to better understand 
the likely consequences of future climate fluctuations.

*DP1094001*
Dr JM Webster; Dr HV McGregor; Dr SJ Fallon; Dr A Dutton; Dr AW Tudhope; 
Dr TM Esat; Dr Y Yokoyama
*Integrated Ocean Drilling Program (IODP) drilling in the **Great 
Barrier Reef**: unlocking the causes, rates and consequences of abrupt 
sea level and climate change.
2010:* $ 120,000; *2011:* $ 126,000; *2012:* $ 126,000
*Primary RFCD *ATMOSPHERIC SCIENCES
The Great Barrier Reef (GBR) and how it will respond to future global 
climate changes is of fundamental importance to the nation. The project 
will address this challenge by investigating the submerged fossil coral 
reefs in the GBR. This will lead to a better understanding of the 
natural rates, range and forcing mechanisms that control global 
sea-level and climate variability (ie. paleo-ENSO), and geo-biological 
changes affecting the GBR over the last 20,000 years. This project will 
provide unique insights into the response of the GBR to past 
environmental stress and improve predictions about the vulnerability of 
GBR to future global climate changes.

*University** of **Wollongong
***
*DP1093708*
Dr A Dosseto; Prof AR Chivas; Dr AM Heimsath
*Soil erosion and river system response to climate change and early 
human activity in **Australia**
2010:* $ 120,000; *2011:* $ 90,000; *2012:* $ 90,000
*Primary RFCD *GEOCHEMISTRY
This project will provide a much needed quantitative understanding of 
how soils and rivers have responded and adapted to climate change and 
human activity in Australia. The outcomes will inform models to predict 
how our environment is likely to adapt to new conditions in the future 
as a result of indirect (global warming) and direct (intensive land use) 
human-related stresses. This project will contribute to the innovative 
character of Australian research through the development and 
implementation of new approaches to study soil and river processes.

*DP1092843*
Dr Z Jacobs (QEII); Prof HL Dibble; Prof J Hublin; Dr SP McPherron
*A tale of two species: constructing chronologies for patterns of change 
in the behaviour of Neanderthals and early modern humans
2010:* $ 200,000; *2011:* $ 169,000; *2012:* $ 171,000; *2013:* $ 
170,000; *2014:* $ 133,000*
Primary RFCD *ARCHAEOLOGY AND PREHISTORY
This project will address one of humanity's most fundamental 
philosophical and empirical questions: when did we become human? The 
resulting insights will put Australia centre stage in this scholarly 
debate and contribute to a greater appreciation of the time-depth and 
significance of Aboriginal cultural heritage. Modern dating methods 
underpin many archaeological and environmental projects, so the advances 
made in this project will benefit researchers worldwide, increase 
Australia's capacity for commercial services and enhance the nation's 
international standing in geochronology. We will also train a new 
generation of high-quality research students in an interdisciplinary 
environment and forge new international collaborative initiatives.

*DP1092945*
Dr HV McGregor; Prof CD Woodroffe; Dr SJ Phipps; Dr A Timmermann; Dr AW 
Tudhope; Dr JN Brown; Dr D Fink; A/Prof A Fedorov
*Untangling the links between El Nino and the changing global climate
2010:* $ 130,000; *2011:* $ 130,000; *2012:* $ 90,000
*Primary RFCD *ATMOSPHERIC SCIENCES
Australia is a country of 'drought and flooding rain', and a key factor 
governing these cycles is the El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO). Our 
project will provide the following benefits to the nation (i) increased 
understanding of ENSO variability; (ii) increased knowledge of the 
extremes of ENSO; (iii) insights into what causes ENSO to vary; and (iv) 
improved ability to forecast ENSO. Understanding ENSO is essential for 
anticipating changes in drought and rain in the future. This 
understanding will help us to adapt Australia's valuable agricultural 
and farming industries to climate change, and to manage our precious 
water resources.

*DP1093342*
Prof MJ Morwood; Mr AR Brumm; Dr F Aziz; Dr MW Tocheri; Dr WL Jungers
*In search of the first Asian hominins: excavations at Mata Menge, 
**Flores**, **Indonesia**
2010:* $ 230,000; *2011:* $ 240,000; *2012:* $ 241,000; *2013:* $ 
210,000; *2014:* $ 154,000
*Primary RFCD *ARCHAEOLOGY AND PREHISTORY
Australian researchers will undertake a large, interdisciplinary project 
concerned with the most fundamental issues in hominin evolution and 
dispersal in collaboration with high profile Indonesian and American 
institutions. This project will strengthen international ties; will 
create other research, educational and exchange opportunities; and will 
provide a venue for training of local people, postgraduate students, 
technical staff and other participants in a range of skills (e.g. 
survey, mapping, excavation, data management).

*DP1096911*
Prof GC Nanson; A/Prof BG Jones; Prof CV Murray-Wallace; Dr TJ Cohen
*How green were our deserts? Evidence for Late Quaternary climate change 
and the source of water in the **Lake Eyre** basin
2010:* $ 120,000; *2011:* $ 120,000; *2012:* $ 110,000
*Primary RFCD *GEOLOGY
This project addresses the National Research Priority of Environmentally 
Sustainable Australia by examining evidence for what has controlled 
climate change and variable runoff in the vast Lake Eyre basin. It will 
provide evidence for why Australia, presently the world's driest 
inhabited continent, has as recently as medieval times supported large 
lakes holding many cubic kilometres of fresh water adjacent to the 
now-barren Flinders Ranges. It will show if this water had a tropical or 
temperate source, fundamental information for understanding Australia's 
past climate, and allow predictions of future climate to be based on 
firm evidence.

*La **Trobe** **University***
*
DP1093001*
Prof TA Murray; Asst Prof SE Lawrence; A/Prof AJ May; Dr SC Hayes (APD); 
Dr LE Young
*Suburban archaeology: approaching an archaeology of the middle class in 
19th century **Melbourne**
2010:* $ 220,000; *2011:* $ 205,000; *2012:* $ 206,000
*Primary RFCD *ARCHAEOLOGY AND PREHISTORY
This project has three main benefits. First, it will help Australians 
understand more about the richness and diversity of urban experience in 
the country, thereby enhancing the heritage value of Museum collections 
drawn from urban archaeological sites. Second, by focusing on the 
historical archaeology of the emergent middle class in Australia we will 
improve our understanding of the history of Australian society during a 
crucial period. Last, it will enrich the social and cultural histories 
of Australia through a deeper and closer integration of archaeological 
and written historical information.

*DP1092966 *Dr N Stern; Dr KE Fitzsimmons (APD); Prof CV Murray-Wallace
*Human responses to long term landscape and climate change in the 
**Willandra** **Lakes** World Heritage Area
2010:* $ 220,000; *2011:* $ 214,000; *2012:* $ 218,000
*Primary RFCD *GEOLOGY
A multi-disciplinary research endeavour that includes the Traditional 
Tribal Groups from the Willandra Lakes World Heritage Area will 
investigate the impact of past global climate change on a fragile, 
semi-arid ecosystem in the continent's southeast. It will document the 
strategies that Indigenous Australians employed to accommodate 
large-scale changes in landscape and environment. This work will result 
in the first integrated account of human and landscape history for an 
area that has attracted international attention since it was inscribed 
on the World Heritage register in 1981.
*
The **University** of **Melbourne**
*

*DP1093713*
Dr LA Hitchcock; Prof A Maeir
*In the Wake of the Sea Peoples, In the Footsteps of Goliath: Excavating 
the Philistine Site of Tell es-Safi/Gath
2010:* $ 134,000; *2011:* $ 194,000; *2012:* $ 210,000
*Primary RFCD *ARCHAEOLOGY AND PREHISTORY
This project brings Australian research into the current scholarly 
debates on Philistine identity, a quickly growing sub-discipline in 
Mediterranean archaeology. Marginalized in the Bible as decadent, 
current research sees the Philistines as a cosmopolitan culture 
resulting from migration from Cyprus and the Aegean, and interaction 
with the local Canaanite population. In addition, Australian 
collaboration and interaction with Israeli colleagues and students will 
contribute to a more positive perception of the Jewish community in 
Australia, which has been the recent target of anti-Semitic activities 
as a result of the Israeli government's invasion of Gaza.

*DP1097119*
A/Prof GR Tsetskhladze
*Australian research at Pessinus, sacral city of Cybele, the great 
mother goddess: myth and reality
2010:* $ 219,000; *2011:* $ 195,000; *2012:* $ 201,000; *2013:* $ 
195,000; *2014:* $ 195,000
*Primary RFCD *ARCHAEOLOGY AND PREHISTORY
This international multi-disciplinary project to investigate ancient 
Pessinus in modern Turkey will enrich the standing of Australia in the 
world as one of the foremost countries in the study of Anatolian and 
classical archaeology. It offers an exceptional opportunity for 
Australian students to learn and experience archaeology in the field 
alongside their peers and scholars of international reputation from 
several countries. The multi-ethnic character of the site will form a 
good ancient parallel for the diversity of modern-day Australia. The 
project will advance Australian-Turkish cultural contacts and 
potentially deepen economic relations through encouraging tourism to a 
new part of Turkey

*James** **Cook** **University**
*

*DP1096586*
Prof MI Bird; Dr PN Nelson; Dr JG Wynn
*The abundance and isotope composition of pyrogenic carbon in tropical 
savannas
2010:* $ 137,000; *2011:* $ 137,000; *2012:* $ 110,000
*Primary RFCD *OTHER BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
Tropical savanna burning represents an important but poorly understood 
component of the global carbon cycle. This project will quantify the 
dynamics of pyrogenic carbon (charcoal, soot, biochar) production and 
dispersal during savanna fires. Pyrogenic carbon is important because it 
can persist in the environment for thousands of years. Hence it 
represents both a 'sink' for carbon and a source of information about 
past environments. The project will also assist in validating 'biochar' 
as a new tool for carbon sequestration, an enable a deeper understanding 
of the interactions between fire, humans, vegetation and climate.

*The **Australian** **National** **University***

*DP1095053*
Dr TT Barrows; Prof BJ Pillans
*Understanding global warming using long-term glacier retreat records
2010:* $ 80,000; *2011:* $ 80,000
*Primary RFCD *GEOLOGY
This project will determine the sensitivity of climate to future global 
warming, contributing to understanding one of the greatest problems 
facing humanity today. We will take an historic approach, determining 
the effects of the greatest global warming in Earth's recent history 
after the last ice age 20,000 years ago. By constructing well-dated, 
accurate records of glacier retreat at key locations, we will 
quantitatively estimate temperature change as the planet warmed. These 
findings will help us understand the future effects of global warming so 
that we are better prepared for the environmental and economic costs.

*DP1092537*
Em/Prof GW Clarke; Dr HM Jackson
*The archaeology of cultural interaction: The working lives of Greek 
colonists and indigenous Syrians in Seleucid **Syria**
2010:* $ 119,000; *2011:* $ 102,000; *2012:* $ 121,000; *2013:* $ 78,000
*Primary RFCD *ARCHAEOLOGY AND PREHISTORY
The Australian National University The discovery of the unique 
importance of Jebel Khalid is well known internationally and the project 
has brought considerable overseas recognition of the contribution of 
Australian archaeology to Levantine studies. The project fosters 
research collaboration between Australian and Syrian researchers and 
institutions and establishes Australia as a major centre for the study 
of the archaeology of Syria. It also fosters goodwill between Australia 
and an important member of the Arab world and contributes to improving 
local perceptions of that region.

*DP1093191*
Dr MH Donohue; Dr TP Denham; Prof J Nichols; Prof MB Richards; Dr S Wichmann
*New Guinea's place in Southeast Asia: a study integrating archaeology, 
linguistics and genetics
2010:* $ 137,000; *2011:* $ 106,000; *2012:* $ 116,000; *2013:* $ 43,000
*Primary RFCD *LINGUISTICS
The multi-disciplinary research will develop an historical context for 
understanding present-day processes of cultural interaction in eastern 
Indonesia. Understanding Australia's past, and that of its neighbours, 
is a clear need for our country. The Onin Peninsula of western New 
Guinea (within Indonesia's Papua Barat Province) is the focus of 
multi-disciplinary research, involving archaeology and linguistics, and 
incorporating human genetics to better understand the historical 
construction of identity within this region westward to Island Southeast 
Asia over the last 10,000 years and to develop closer ties with 
researchers in our neighbouring country.

*DP1095673*
Dr MK Gagan; Dr RN Drysdale; Dr JC Hellstrom; Dr IS Williams; Dr WS 
Hantoro; Prof L Edwards; Dr H Cheng; Dr GA Schmidt
*Multi-proxy fingerprinting, absolute dating, and large-scale modelling 
of Quaternary climate-volcano-environment impacts in southern 
**Australasia**
2010:* $ 200,000; *2011:* $ 180,000; *2012:* $ 170,000
*Primary RFCD *ATMOSPHERIC SCIENCES
The discovery of Homo floresiensis (the Hobbit) revealed the surprising 
diversity of early humans and opened new ways for Australians and 
Indonesians to make tremendous scientific advances. Deployment of 
world-best analytical capabilities to untapped speleothem resources in 
Indonesia will put us at the forefront in understanding global climate 
change, volcanic catastrophes, and environmental impacts on deep-time 
cultures shared by our nations. Our findings will extend to the modern 
world, where humans modify climates and landscapes at unprecedented 
rates. Integration of Australian and Indonesian research strengths will 
showcase bilateral science, education, and training, and engage the 
public in the excitement of scientific discovery.

*DP1096870*
Prof CP Groves; Dr WL Jungers; Ms DD Argue (APD)
*Who were the ancestors of Homo floresiensis?
2010:* $ 97,000; *2011:* $ 150,000; *2012:* $ 100,000
*Primary RFCD *ANTHROPOLOGY
The discovery of a tiny, new hominid species living in Indonesia until 
just 12,000 years ago, at the same time as modern humans in the region, 
has sparked world-wide public interest and debate. Finding the ancestors 
of this species will further promote Australian research as high 
profile, high calibre and cutting edge. Collaboration with researchers 
and institutions in Indonesia, USA, Kenya, Tanzania, South Africa and 
the Republic of Georgia will strengthen our links with these nations.

*DP1092445*
Prof P Hiscock; Mr AC Mackay (APD); Dr BM Chase
*Technology and behavioural evolution in late Pleistocene **Africa**, 
**Europe** and **Australia**
2010:* $ 128,000; *2011:* $ 144,000; *2012:* $ 138,000
*Primary RFCD *ARCHAEOLOGY AND PREHISTORY
Many of the behaviours which distinguish Homo sapiens from other species 
first appeared in the late Pleistocene, raising the issue of whether our 
cognitive capacity changed significantly in this period. This project 
will use recent advances developed by Australian researchers to help 
resolve this cornerstone issue in human behavioural evolution. The 
project will also emphasise the importance of Australian archaeology to 
models of human evolution, redressing the peripheral role that the 
Pleistocene archaeology of the country is often accorded. In addressing 
these issues, the project will highlight Australia's commitment to core 
issues in human evolution, and deepen Australia's scientific ties with 
South Africa.


*DISCOVERY INDIGENOUS RESEARCHERS DEVELOPMENT FUNDING*

*The **Flinders** **University** of **South Australia** *

*DI100100297*
Ms Kellie L Pollard, A/Prof Claire E Smith, A/Prof Heather D Burke
*Archaeology in the long grass: A study of Aboriginal fringe camp sites 
in the urban hinterland around **Darwin**, **Australia** *
2010: $65,000; 2011: $58,000; 2012: $35,000
Primary FoR ARCHAEOLOGY
This research will contribute to the priority goal of strengthening 
Australia's social and economic fabric by: 1) advancing the government 
priority policy commitment to close the gap of Indigenous disadvantage 
by contributing to social and economic improvements for Indigenous 
people living in the long grass around Darwin, and other urban centres; 
2) contributing to native title debates; 3) developing the research 
capacity of Indigenous Australians; and 4) increasing public 
understandings of Aboriginal culture. The Larrakia Nation Aboriginal 
Corporation will benefit from enhanced research capacity through the 
quality training of research associates and new data to inform policy 
decisions and recommendations.


*LINKAGE PROJECTS*

*The **Flinders** **University** of **South Australia** *

*LP100100876 *
A/Prof Claire E Smith, A/Prof Heather D Burke
*Archaeology in the Long Grass: Understanding Contact Through the 
Analysis of Urban Aboriginal Fringe Camps *
2010: $26,669; 2011: $26,669; 2012: $26,669
Primary FoR ARCHAEOLOGY
*Partner Organisations *
Larrakia Nation Aboriginal Corporation
This research will contribute to the priority goal of Strengthening 
Australia's Social and Economic Fabric through: 1) conceptual and 
methodological advances in archaeology; 2) making a substantive 
contribution to Native Title debates; 3) contributing to Closing the Gap 
of Indigenous disadvantage; 4) developing Indigenous research capacity; 
and 5) increasing public understandings of Aboriginal culture. The 
Larrakia Nation Aboriginal Corporation will benefit from new data to 
inform policy decisions and recommendations, interpretive materials for 
planned tourism ventures and enhanced research capacity through the 
quality training of Aboriginal research associates.

*The **University** of **Adelaide** *

*LP100100215 *
Dr Jennie Fluin, Dr John Tibby
*Establishing baseline ecological conditions for the **Lower** 
**Lakes**, **South Australia**: the applications of palaeoecology to 
sustainable resource management *
2010: $75,000; 2011:$70,000
Primary FoR PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY AND ENVIRONMENTAL GEOSCIENCE
*Partner Organisations *
SA Department of Environment and Heritage, South Australian Murray 
Darling Basin Natural Resource Management Board
The Lower Lakes of the Murray River are in a critical ecological state 
due to record low water levels. Management of these lakes needs to 
integrate water security demands with maintaining healthy ecosystem 
functions. Proposed management options such as allowing seawater 
incursion and the construction of a weir to impede freshwater flows are 
based on assumptions about what the Lakes were like naturally 
(pre-European). This study will reconstruct environmental variability 
within the Lower Lakes over the past 7000 years, concentrating on 
salinity to document the extent of marine incursion, and pH to examine 
the impacts of acid sulphate release from exposed sediments during low 
flow events.

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FASTS Summary

Greetings

Minister Carr has today announced the successful ARC discovery, linkage 
and indigenous researchers development grants for projects commencing in 
2010.

A quick snap shot of Discovery grants shows

    * Average project duration has increased from 3.18 years in 2006 to
      3.3 years in 2010
    * Average first year funding decreased from $116,055 in 2009 to
      $109,179 in 2010
    * There were 4085 proposals (down from 4164 in 2009)
    * Success rates were 22.7% up from 20.4% in 2009 (but lower than
      24.5% in 2006).
    * There were 925 projects funded -- up from 845 in 2009
    * Success rates for Biological sciences was 22%; engineering & env
      sciences 23.2%; humanities and creative arts $24.9%; Maths, Info
      and Comms 21.6%; Physics, Chem & earth 22.5% and Soc & behavioral
      22.5%
    * average funding per grants was 62.9% of funds requested up from
      55% last year (perhaps suggesting more 'realistic' funding requests)
    * 90.7% were identified as addressing a National Research Priority
      (oh really)
    * Success rates for ECR proposals was 15.5% (with success rates
      ranging from 11.4% in humanities to 19.6% in biology)
    * success rates for proposals including al least one ECR was 19.9%
      (including ECR only)
    * success rates by gender - women 21.2% men 25.3% (women were 24.5%
      of applicants)


A quick snap shot of linkage grants shows

    * Success rates for round 1 2010 were 44.9% (ranging from 42.7% for
      biology to 54.2% for physics, Chem and earth) which is within the
      range of 42.9% - 49.4% of the past 3 years
    * Average allocation in year 1 is $104.265 up from $96.131 in 2007
      (but assume about 3% CPI and it is essentially static in real terms)
    * Average project life allocation was 70.6% of request which is
      marginally up on the previous 3 rounds (at about 68%)
    * Total ARC funding over life of projects is $66.8m and leveraged
      funding from other organisations/firms is $121.3m (a leverage
      ratio of 1.8 which is same as last round and trending up from 1.3
      or 1.4 5 years ago.


For more details see:

Discovery
http://www.arc.gov.au/ncgp/dp/dp_outcomes.htm

Linkage
http://www.arc.gov.au/ncgp/lp/LP10_rd1_selrpt.htm