Deadline: 21-Apr-2026
The Health Services Research in General Practice Grant Program is offering $120,000 (excluding GST) to support one research project over 24 months. The grant funds research on health services challenges in general practice, with a focus on projects that can be translated into practice and scaled broadly.
Overview
The Health Services Research in General Practice Grant Program supports research that addresses key health services issues in general practice.
The programme is aimed at projects that can improve how care is delivered in general practice and show strong potential for real-world application and wider implementation.
Funding Information
- Total Funding Available: $120,000 (excluding GST)
- Number of Grants: 1 project
- Project Duration: 24 months
Focus Areas
The grant supports research on health services issues relevant to general practice, especially projects examining:
- Models of care
- Access to care
- Effectiveness of care
- Quality of care
- Efficiency of care
- Cost of care
Projects should demonstrate strong potential for:
- Translation into practice
- Broad-scale implementation
- Improved healthcare delivery outcomes
Who Can Apply?
To be eligible:
- The Principal Investigator must be a:
- General Practitioner (GP), or
- General Practice Registrar
- The Principal Investigator must:
- Hold an active leadership role in the project
- Have enough research leadership and delivery experience to complete the project successfully
Team Requirements
The programme encourages:
- Inclusion of early career researchers
- Teams led by experienced researchers
- Research collaborations that help build general practice research capacity
Why This Grant Matters
This funding supports research that can generate practical evidence for improving general practice services.
It is especially valuable for projects that can influence:
- Service delivery models
- Patient access and outcomes
- Care quality and efficiency
- Cost-effective healthcare improvements
FAQs
How much funding is available?
The grant provides $120,000 (excluding GST).
How many projects will be funded?
Only one project will be selected.
How long is the grant period?
The funded project will run for 24 months.
Who can be the Principal Investigator?
The Principal Investigator must be a general practitioner or a general practice registrar.
Are early career researchers allowed?
Yes. The programme encourages the involvement of early career researchers, ideally within teams led by more experienced researchers.
Conclusion
The Health Services Research in General Practice Grant Program is a valuable opportunity for researchers in general practice seeking to address major health service delivery challenges.
With $120,000 available for one project over 24 months, it is best suited for research with strong potential to improve care quality, access, efficiency, and system-wide implementation.
For more information, visit Australian General Practice Research Foundation.
