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The RACGP Foundation is pleased to offer the Western Melbourne Research Grant as a one-time grant to support new and emerging GP researchers to conduct research of benefit to the health and wellbeing of patients and communities in Melbourne’s western suburbs. The grant is made available through residual funds from a donation to the RACGP by the former South Western Melbourne Medicare Local.
The successful project will demonstrate relevance to the health and wellbeing of patients and communities in the western suburbs of Melbourne, comprising the Local Government Areas of Brimbank, Hobsons Bay, Maribyrnong, Melton, Moonee Valley, and Wyndham.
One grant of up to $20,000 (excl. GST) is available for a period of 12 months for a new or emerging GP researcher to conduct research that can contribute to improved health and wellbeing of patients and communities in the western suburbs of Melbourne, Victoria.
Applications from GPs practicing in western Melbourne will be highly regarded.
To be eligible for the RACGP Foundation Western Melbourne Research Grant, the principal investigator must be:
An early career researcher is defined as one who:
Applications will be assessed against the following criteria:
Applications for this research grant will close on Wednesday 1 May 2024. For more information email foundation@racgp.org.au.