Read the application guide to learn more about the program and prepare for the application process.

Registrars must check their suitability with their senior medical educator and training coordinator. To be eligible, you must be enrolled in the AGPT Program and have completed at least GPT1 of core vocational training before commencing the post. 

Registrars should seek support from their training team before and during the application process. The RACGP research team is also available for assistance via email gpedresearch@racgp.org.au or phone (03) 8699 0418. 

• Three specialised academic posts are available for registrars looking to develop specific skills.  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, in collaboration with a supervisor from a University Department of General Practice, rural clinical school or equivalent.  

To help you connect with a supervisor, we’ve created a list of participating universities, their research areas and contact details. Once you have found a university you would like to work with, reach out to them using the phone number or email provided to discuss your research proposal.  

Connect with university

A range of resources are available to help you prepare a quality application: 

• Academic post information webinar 
• Academic registrar showcase webinar  
• 2026 Academic Post Program Application Guide

Start your application  

Once you’ve completed the research proposal and application form, your medical educator and university supervisor will sign declarations advising they support the project. Please allow at least one week for their review.

We encourage registrars to start their applications early. The application form can be downloaded before the application period opens, giving you additional time to look at the requirements and get started on your research proposal.

Applications close on Monday 21 July at 11:59 pm AEST.

Don’t hesitate to ask for support when preparing your application. If you have any questions or require assistance, please contact your medical educator or the RACGP Education Research Unit at gpedresearch@racgp.org.au.