Research Funding

Current funding opportunities

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.

What you need to know before applying

This section provides a high-level overview of key requirements. Applicants should refer to the information for applicants guide for full details.

The information for applicants guide includes detailed information on:

eligibility requirements
terms and conditions
how to apply, including step-by-step guidance beyond what is provided on this page
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

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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 refer to the information for applicants guide 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.

Application timelines

Funding program	Applications open	Applications close
Major grants (Expressions of Interest)	23 March 2026 9am	21 April 2026 9am
Major grants (Full application by invitation only)	9 June 2026 9am	6 July 2026 9am
Large and general grants	11 May 2026 9am	22 June 2026 9am
Financial support awards	11 May 2026 9am	22 June 2026 9am
GP26 conference awards	To be confirmed	To be confirmed
PhD top-up scholarships	To be confirmed	To be confirmed

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Major Grants

Expressions of Interest (EOIs) open 23 March (9am) – 21 April (9am)
Full applications (by invitation) open 9 June (9am) – 6 July 2026 (9am)

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)

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

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Large and General Grants

Applications open 11 May (9am) – 22 June 2026 (9am)

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)

Submissions not yet open

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)

Submissions not yet open

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)

Submissions not yet open

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

Submissions not yet open

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

Submissions not yet open

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

Submissions not yet open

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)

Submissions not yet open

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

Submissions not yet open

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

Submissions not yet open

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

Submissions not yet open

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

Submissions not yet open

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

Submissions not yet open

PhD Scholarships and Conference Awards

Applications not yet open – dates to be confirmed. Please check back for updates.

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

Submissions not yet open

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

Submissions not yet open

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