Call for EOIs: Ageing Well Research Grant Program (Australia)

The Australian General Practice Research Foundation is inviting applications for the Ageing Well Research Grant Program to support GP-led research in ageing, aged care, and end-of-life care in Australian general practice. The grant offers $150,000 (excluding GST) across a research phase and translation phase, helping turn evidence into practical tools and solutions for older Australians.

Overview

The Ageing Well Research Grant Program supports research that improves care for older Australians in general practice.

The grant focuses on:

• Ageing and aged care
• End-of-life care
• Implementing the RACGP Silver Book guidelines
• Practical improvements in Australian general practice
• Research that supports dignity, autonomy, and quality of care

This is a strong opportunity for GPs and GP registrars leading applied research with real-world impact.

Funding Information

• Funder: Australian General Practice Research Foundation
• Total Funding: $150,000 (excluding GST)
• Indicative split:
  • $100,000 for the research phase
  • $50,000 for the translation phase
• Applicants may propose a different split with justification

Funding Period

The program is delivered in two stages:

• 18-month research phase
• 12-month translation and implementation phase

The second phase is awarded only if:

• Progress is satisfactory, and
• The initial research phase is successfully completed

What the Grant Supports

The program funds research and practical follow-up work that can improve aged care in general practice.

Supported areas include:

• Research on ageing well
• Aged care in general practice
• End-of-life care
• Implementation of the RACGP Silver Book
• GP-led studies that improve care quality
• Research translation into practical tools, knowledge, or interventions

Translation phase may support:

• Practice tools
• Clinical resources
• Implementation models
• Knowledge products
• Interventions for use in Australian general practice

Who Can Apply?

Principal Investigator requirements

The principal investigator must:

• Be a general practitioner (GP) or general practice registrar
• Hold an active leadership role in the project
• Have enough experience in leading and conducting research

Additional note

The program encourages:

• Inclusion of early career researchers
• A team structure where less experienced researchers are supported by a more experienced research team

Why This Grant Matters

This grant is important because it does more than fund research — it also funds translation into practice.

It supports:

• Better care for older Australians
• Stronger implementation of RACGP Silver Book guidelines
• Practical improvements in aged and end-of-life care
• More GP-led evidence in everyday clinical settings
• Research that leads to real tools and change

How to Apply

1. Confirm the principal investigator is eligible
2. Build a GP-led research team
3. Choose a project focused on ageing, aged care, or end-of-life care
4. Show how the research aligns with the RACGP Silver Book or improves general practice care
5. Design both:
   • The research phase, and
   • The translation phase
6. Prepare a justified budget for the $150,000 total funding
7. Explain how findings will become practical solutions for general practice

Tips for Applicants

• Keep the project clearly GP-led
• Show direct benefit for older Australians
• Include a strong translation plan
• Link the work to RACGP Silver Book guidance
• Make the project practical, not purely academic
• Include experienced researchers if early career team members are involved

FAQ

What is the Ageing Well Research Grant Program?

It is a funding opportunity from the Australian General Practice Research Foundation for GP-led research in ageing, aged care, and end-of-life care.

How much funding is available?

The total funding is $150,000 (excluding GST).

How is the funding structured?

Indicatively:

• $100,000 for the initial research phase
• $50,000 for the translation phase

A different split can be proposed if justified.

How long is the project period?

• 18 months for research
• 12 months for translation and implementation

Who can be the principal investigator?

The principal investigator must be:

• A general practitioner, or
• A general practice registrar

Is a translation phase included?

Yes. This is a key feature of the grant. Research findings should be turned into practical tools, knowledge, or interventions for Australian general practice.

Conclusion

The Ageing Well Research Grant Program is a valuable opportunity for GPs and GP registrars to lead research that improves aged care and end-of-life care in Australia.

With $150,000 in staged funding, the program supports both research and implementation, making it especially suitable for projects that can produce practical outcomes for older Australians in general practice.