Deadline: 22-Jun-2026
The RACGP Western Australia Research Grant Program supports general practitioners and general practice registrars in Western Australia who are conducting research aimed at improving health outcomes and strengthening primary healthcare systems. The programme encourages clinical research that responds to the evolving needs of patients and communities across the region.
The grant is designed to build research capacity within general practice and promote a culture of inquiry, evidence-based practice, and continuous improvement.
Programme Overview
The initiative provides funding support for early-stage and emerging researchers working in general practice. It encourages projects that:
- Improve patient health and wellbeing outcomes
- Strengthen general practice care delivery
- Address regional health challenges in Western Australia
- Build research capability among GPs and registrars
- Promote evidence-based clinical practice
- Encourage collaboration between experienced and early-career researchers
Funding Details
- Grant amount: AUD 10,000 (excluding GST)
- Duration: 12 months
- Target group: New and emerging general practice researchers
- Focus: Research in general practice and primary healthcare
The funding supports research design, implementation, and dissemination activities within the grant period.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must:
- Be a general practitioner or general practice registrar
- Be actively practising in Western Australia
- Serve as the principal investigator with leadership responsibility in the project
- Demonstrate either:
- Proven research experience, or
- Access to appropriate supervision and research support within the team
Additional considerations:
- Researchers at all career stages are eligible
- Teams may include early-career researchers to build capacity
- Applicants must demonstrate feasibility and capacity to complete the project successfully
Programme Objectives
The grant aims to:
- Foster a research culture within general practice
- Improve health outcomes in Western Australia
- Support innovation in primary healthcare delivery
- Strengthen clinical decision-making through evidence generation
- Build research leadership among GPs and registrars
- Encourage collaboration across experience levels in research teams
Applicant Responsibilities
Successful applicants are required to:
- Formally accept the grant and sign a Grant Agreement
- Participate in a brief interview with the administering organisation
- Meet project milestones and reporting deadlines
- Comply with monitoring and evaluation requirements
- Acknowledge the funding support in all publications and outputs
Expected Outcomes
- Increased GP-led research activity in Western Australia
- Improved evidence base for primary healthcare practice
- Enhanced patient care and service delivery models
- Strengthened research skills among general practitioners and registrars
- Greater collaboration between early-career and senior researchers
- Practical solutions addressing local health challenges
Why the Programme Matters
- Strengthens evidence-based general practice in Australia
- Supports frontline clinicians in generating impactful research
- Improves healthcare quality and patient outcomes
- Builds long-term research capacity in primary care
- Encourages innovation in regional healthcare systems
- Bridges the gap between clinical practice and research
Conclusion
The RACGP Western Australia Research Grant Program provides targeted funding for general practitioners and registrars to conduct meaningful research in primary healthcare. By supporting clinician-led research and fostering collaboration across career stages, the programme strengthens general practice capacity and contributes to improved health outcomes across Western Australia.
For more information, visit Australian General Practice Research Foundation.
