The RACGP's commitment to research as a core aspect of general practice is reflected in the Mission of the College, "to benefit our communities by ensuring high quality clinical practice, education and research for Australian General Practice and support our current and future members in their pursuit of clinical excellence".
The RACGP provides a number of services and supports to members undertaking general practice research. These include the John Murtagh Library and the National Research and Evaluation Ethics Committee (NREEC).