Prospective applicants are encouraged to check their eligibility for a post with their medical educator. 

Registrars must:

• Be enrolled in the AGPT Program; and
• Have completed at least GPT1 of their core vocational training at the time of commencement of the post;
• Have not obtained Fellowship.

Registrars are also encouraged to request support from RACGP staff before and during the application process via email gpedresearch@racgp.org.au or phone (03) 8699 0418.

National Academic Post webinars

Watch the recording of our 2025 academic post information webinar to learn about the program and prepare for the application process. Our panellists included Dr Jenna Lyttle a previous academic post registrar, Monash University's A/Prof Chris Barton, A/Prof Nancy Sturman and RACGP Academic Post Coordinator Georgia Franklin.

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Watch the recording of our 2024 academic registrar showcase webinar hosted by A/Prof Liz Sturgiss from Monash University, which explores the research projects and experiences of four previous academic post registrars from Victoria, Western Australia and ACT.

Watch now

State based Academic Post university webinars

Watch the recordings below for a chance to hear from university representatives in your state, and learn more about their research and teaching opportunities for academic posts.

1. NSW/ACT webinar 16 May Watch now
2. VIC webinar 22 May Watch now
3. WA webinar 23 May Watch now

The application guide for the 2025 guide is now available.
 

 Download 2025 guide

A ‘specialised academic post’ is a post where some objectives of the term are predetermined. Specialised posts are designed to facilitate access to specific research opportunities. These terms count towards training in the same way as a standard academic post. There are three specialised posts available in the RACGP Academic Post program.

• Australian Journal of General Practice (AJGP) Editorial Fellow academic post – a training term that includes a position at the AJGP as an Editorial Fellow.
• The Australian Indigenous Doctors’ Association (AIDA) academic post – an identified training term for an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander registrar to undertake teaching and research aimed at improving the health and life outcomes of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
• The PhD Academic Post – a training term for registrars who have been accepted for a PhD or who have provided a detailed formal PhD plan in their application.

Registrars must develop a research proposal as part of their application form and this must be done in collaboration with a university supervisor from a Department of General Practice, rural clinical school or equivalent. 

Registrars must link with a university before beginning their application. Please see a map of the universities participating in the Academic Post Program, their research areas and contact details below.

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Download the list(PDF)

Once registrars have linked with a university, they must work collaboratively with an academic general practitioner supervisor from a Department of General Practice, rural clinical school or equivalent to develop their research proposal for the application form.

We called upon our 2018 Academic Post registrar Dr Emily Kirkpatrick who sat with Dr Chris Barton, senior lecturer in primary health care from Monash Department of General Practice, to talk through the steps involved in preparing and submitting a quality application.

There are a total of 20 academic posts available every year and the application process is very competitive.

The RACGP encourages registrars to start their applications early as will take longer than you might expect. The application form can be downloaded prior to officially starting the application, and you can return to edit the form prior to submitting.

The Medical Educator and the University supervisor will be required to read and sign declarations advising they are supportive of the registrar’s application. Please allow for time for this to ensure the application is submitted by the due date.

The RACGP does not accept late applications so it is important for application forms to be submitted on time. 

Applications close on Monday 15 July at 11:59am AEST.

Do not hesitate to ask for support. The RACGP Education Research Unit is here to support you throughout your application. Please contact gpedresearch@racgp.org.au if you require any assistance.