AI-powered virtual general assessor and grant writer for Australian Research Council (ARC) grant applications.
About
Virtual ARC General Assessor+ guides the user through AI-powered Socratic questioning to refine their research project idea and support its write-up as a project description for submission to the ARC. Informed by engagement with the virtual assessor, the app provides general feedback on project quality and innovation and benefits. It also prepares initial drafts of the:
- - Application title—up to 75 characters;
- - Application summary—ensuring aims, significance, outcomes, and societal benefits are articulated clearly within the 750-character limit;
- - National interest test (NIT) statement—addressing the three key considerations within the 1,500-character limit.
Access required
Access to Virtual ARC General Assessor+ is available by purchase of a voucher. To continue, please purchase a voucher and redeem it on this page. Once redeemed, the voucher will unlock full access to the app’s assessment and drafting features for the duration specified.
Texts generated during periods of active access remain available to the user in the library after the access and voucher have expired. These materials may be accessed and downloaded at any time without the purchase of an additional voucher. Users are responsible for retaining copies of downloaded materials for their own records.
Before redeeming a voucher
To use Virtual ARC General Assessor+ effectively, users should be prepared to discuss an envisioned, time-bound research project that is eligible for funding through an ARC project or fellowship scheme. User inputs may take the form of rough notes, partial drafts, or text drawn from an existing project description.
Completing the dialogue involves situating the project in a field of research, clearly articulating the problem or aim to be addressed within the project period, and explaining why the proposed project matters for the nominated field. Users should also be ready to outline, even in provisional terms, the proposed approach, anticipated outcomes, and expected benefits of the project, including plausible indicators of success and benefits to Australia.
The clarity and usefulness of the feedback typically increase with the clarity and specificity of the input. That said, Virtual ARC General Assessor+ can also support early-stage project conceptualisation through structured discussion.
The time required for the interaction will vary depending on whether users are refining existing material or developing new project ideas.
Log in to Virtual ARC General Assessor+ prior to redeeming a voucher to make full use of access.