The RACGP Research Foundation

General Practice research grant opportunities

Applications for the 2009 RACGP/CONROD Research Fellowship are re-opened. Applications close 1 June 2009

The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners is committed to supporting new and emerging general practitioner researchers to conduct research into primary health care and general practice. In 2009, up to 12 research grants are available to RACGP member general practitioners or general practice registrars through the RACGP Research Foundation. New and emerging general practitioner researchers are encouraged to apply. Support is in the form of networking with experienced researchers, allocation of CPD points for research participation and the opportunity to apply for one of the grants and scholarships awarded each year.

Grants, Scholarships, Fellowships and Awards

The Research Foundation administers the grants, scholarships, fellowships and awards listed below to members of the RACGP. Click on the links to find out more about the funding opportunities (how to apply, eligibility, selection criteria, etc). Please visit www.racgp.org.au/researchfoundation/guidelines for reporting guidelines.

Annual Scientific Convention Awards and Prizes

Applications for 2009 ASC awards close 4 September 2009

A number of awards are judged and awarded at the RACGP Annual Scientific Convention and are given to outstanding presenters of research papers or posters. For more information please check back here regularly or sign up to our mailing list below.

Applying for grant funding

RACGP research grants are available to general practitioners and general practitioner registrars who are financial members of the RACGP. Research grants are only paid to incorporated bodies that have an ABN and ACN and not to individuals.

Applications for each grant must be submitted using the appropriate application forms. These are available now. Forms include:

Coversheet - The cover sheet contains information about how to submit the hard copies and electronic versions of the applications.
PART A: Administrative Details
PART B: Research Proposal
PART C: Budget

Contact details

For more information, contact the Research and Grants Program Administrator, email research@racgp.org.au or phone (03) 8699 0496 or (03) 8699 0481. If you would like to receive an email alert on all RACGP Research Foundation grants, please email research@racgp.org.au to be added to the distribution list.

Publication Date: 15 May 2009
Authorised By: The RACGP Research Foundation

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