RACGP Foundation Western Melbourne Research Grant

Submissions are now being accepted. Submissions close at 5:00PM 1 May 2024 (AEST).

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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. 

Award details

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. 

Eligibility

To be eligible for the RACGP Foundation Western Melbourne Research Grant, the principal investigator must be: 

  • a general practitioner or general practice registrar; and 
  • an early career researcher.  

An early career researcher is defined as one who: 

  • has not yet undertaken a research higher degree; OR 
  • is currently enrolled in research higher degree; OR 
  • is within five years of completing a research higher degree at the closing date for applications. 

Selection criteria

Applications will be assessed against the following criteria:

  • scientific quality of the proposed research project 40% 
  • training and development potential for applicants 30% 
  • degree to which the project is likely to benefit patients in western Melbourne 20% 
  • feasibility of carrying out and completing the research within the timeframe 10%

Applications

Applications for this research grant will close on Wednesday 1 May 2024. For more information email foundation@racgp.org.au.