Research Funding

Research Funding

Foundation grants, awards, and scholarships

The Australian General Practice Research Foundation offers a range of grants, awards and scholarships to support research and innovation in general practice. Whether you’re investigating new treatments, care models or health system innovations, our funding programs can provide the support and resources you need to drive evidence-based change.

We thank our partners and donors for their generous support.

2026 funding round update

Applications for the Australian General Practice Research Foundation’s 2026 “Major Grants” “Large and General Grants” rounds have now closed.

PhD top-up scholarships open from 24 August 2026 – 05 October 2026, and GP26 conference award dates will be confirmed once available. View the Information for Applicants Guide here.

This page will be updated when details of future funding opportunities are available. The next major grant round is expected to open in March 2027, subject to confirmation


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PhD Scholarships and Conference Awards

PhD Top-Up Scholarships open 24 August (9am) – 5 November (9am)
Conference Awards dates to be confirmed

2 x scholarships available
Top-up scholarships to support GPs and GP registrars to undertake doctoral research.
($30,000/yr full-time equivalent)

Multiple awards available
Recognising excellence in general practice research at the RACGP annual conference.
($350-$500)

Major Grants

Applications for 2026 funding opportunities have now closed.

Ageing Well Research Grant
This grant focuses on ageing, aged care and end-of-life care in general practice, with an emphasis on translation into practice.
($150,000)

Health Services Research in General Practice Grant
This grant focuses on health services issues of relevance to general practice.
($120,000)

Large and General Grants

 

Applications for 2026 funding opportunities have now closed.

TGL Quality Use of Medicines Research Grant
This grant supports research that contributes to improving the quality use of medicines in general practice, with a particular focus on the use, implementation and translation of evidence-based clinical guidelines.
($100,000)

Diabetes in General Practice Research Grant
This grant supports a national scoping project to identify current and emerging challenges and unmet needs faced by GPs in diabetes management in general practice
($90,000)

Injury Prevention and Recovery in General Practice Grant
This grant supports GP-led research to strengthen injury prevention, recovery and rehabilitation following motor vehicle accidents in general practice.
($50,000)

GP Wellbeing Grant
This grant supports research to improve mental health, resilience, and wellbeing among general practitioners and practice teams
($40,000)

Digital Resilience Grant
This grant supports research on how digital systems and workflows impact GP wellbeing and workforce sustainability
($35,000)

ANEDGP South Australia Innovation Grant
This grant supports innovation, research and/or quality improvement projects in South Australia
($20,000)

Family Medical Care Education and Research Grant
This grant supports research by new and emerging GP researchers of benefit to primary health care
($20,000)

Chris Silagy Research Grant
This grant focuses on evidence-based primary health care
($15,000)

RACGP Western Australia Research Grant
This grant supports research by new and emerging GP researchers in Western Australia
($10,000)

Indigenous Health Award
This award provides support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander medical students, graduates and/or researchers
($10,000)

Walpole Grieve Award
This award supports travel for research or educational purposes for an early career researcher
($5,000)

Charles Bridges-Webb Memorial Award
This award supports direct research costs for GP registrars undertaking research of relevance to general practice
($1,000)


Preparing to apply

This section provides general information to help prospective applicants understand Australian General Practice Research Foundation funding requirements.

View information for applicants – Research grants and individual support awards    

View information for applicants – PhD top-up scholarship     


Applicants should refer to the relevant Information for applicants guide for detailed guidance on:

  • eligibility requirements
  • terms and conditions
  • how to apply
  • the application and assessment process
  • hints and tips for applicants
  • what to expect after submitting an application
  • information for successful applicants, including grant milestone reporting requirements, publicity reporting, and payment of funds

Please note that eligibility requirements, funding conditions and application forms may differ between funding programs and grant rounds. Applicants should ensure they read the guide relevant to the opportunity for which they are applying.

SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION

All applications for Australian General Practice Research Foundation grants, awards and scholarships must be completed and submitted via SmartyGrants. Links to the application forms will be made available on this webpage shortly before the application period opens.

 

FUNDING ELIGIBILITY & REQUIREMENTS   

All applicants must meet specific eligibility criteria to apply for funding and to ensure they fully understand the terms, conditions and requirements of the funding program before applying.

Applicants should ensure they read the guide relevant to the opportunity for which they are applying and the corresponding application form for full details for these criteria and requirements.

 

ETHICS    

Ethics approval is required for any research conducted with or about people, or their data or tissue.

For information about research ethics requirements or to apply for an ethics review, click here.

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