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General Practice Clinical Research PROGRAM
– PRIORITY DRIVEN RESEARCH GRANTS (Round 2)

This is the second round of grants to be funded under the Australian Governments Primary Health Care Research, Evaluation and Development Strategy.  Applications are called for in the priority areas described in the Program Framework.  The aim of funding research in these areas is to contribute to better health outcomes through improved clinical practice and better informed policies.

Focus of the General Practice Clinical Research Program (Round 2)

Research priorities for this call for research were identified by the Department of Health and Ageing through an internal Departmental consultation process overseen by an internal panel with clinical and policy expertise. Carried out in early 2006, and drawn from the broad theme area of ‘Chronic Disease’ these priorities were selected based on an assessment of:

  • the extent and impact of the underlying problem;
  • the problem within the context of clinical general practice;
  • the potential benefit of undertaking the research, including the potential impact of the research findings for future health policy; and
  • the feasibility of conducting the research within a three-year timeframe.

This process aimed to identify a small number of priorities that could feasibly be targeted within the available budget and was not intended to capture every possible area of policy relevance.

It is essential that research proposals clearly respond to the areas of research focus.  Applications that do not observe this requirement will be excluded from the process.

Approximately $5.2 million has been provided to support projects under this call for research.

The closing date for full applications is 19 February 2007 at 5:00pm (AEST)

Application Process

Applicants must give a detailed account of the proposed research project on the application form provided below.  Prior to submission of an application, applicants are to ensure they have read all relevant reference material and; liaised with their Administering Institution to obtain an application ID, and identification of any specific requirements that the Institution may have.

Applicants are also required to include details of an implementation plan which outlines how the research will translate into health services or practice and how stakeholders will be informed about the research findings and outcomes.

» Download: Program Framework (PDF ,105kb) ""
» Download: Guide for Applicants (PDF ,103kb) ""
» Download: Application Form for Applicants (RTF ,916kb) ""

Application ID number

Please obtain an application identification number from the Research Administration Officer (RAO) of your Administering Institution. Please insert this as a "header" on each page of your application form. 

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