2026 Injury Prevention and Recovery in General Practice Grant

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Thank you for your interest in our 2026 Injury Prevention and Recovery in General Practice Grant, supported by the Motor Accident Insurance Commission and the Australian General Practice Research Foundation. 

 The Motor Accident Insurance Commission (MAIC) is the regulatory authority responsible for the ongoing management of the Compulsory Third Party (CTP) scheme in Queensland. MAIC supports research and initiatives that aim to reduce the incidence and impact of motor vehicle accidents, improve injury recovery outcomes, and inform policy, practice and system improvement. 

Grant amount: One grant valued at $50,000 (ex GST).

Funding period: 12 months

Focus areas:

Research of relevance to general practice that strengthens injury prevention, recovery and rehabilitation following motor vehicle accidents, focusing on one or more of the following themes: 

• Early identification and management of injury-related conditions 

Examples may include, but are not limited to: 

• • Understanding recovery trajectories following injury 

• • GP-led or GP-coordinated models of care for injury recovery 

• • Management and coordination of chronic physical and mental health conditions following injury 

• • Supporting safe return to work, driving and daily function after injury
    
    
• Equity, access and system challenges in injury care 

Examples may include, but are not limited to: 

• • Injury and trauma care in rural and regional general practice 

• • Building GP capability to support safe driving and independence for people with lifelong disability 

• • Workforce impact and sustainability in managing injury recovery 
    
    
• Translation and implementation 

Research that focuses on translating existing evidence into practice, policy or system-level change, including scaling, embedding or evaluating the uptake of research findings in general practice. 

While all projects funded under this grant must demonstrate strong potential for translation, this theme is specifically intended for projects where translation or implementation is the primary aim. 

Examples may include but are not limited to: 

• • Scaling up previously tested interventions or models of care across multiple general practice settings 

• • Embedding evidence into clinical guidelines, decision support tools or routine practice workflows 

• • Translating research findings into education, policy or system-level initiatives that support consistent uptake 

Objective: 

This grant aims to support innovative research that strengthens the role of general practice in preventing motor vehicle accidents, improving recovery following injury, and reducing long-term harm and disability, with strong potential for translation into practice, policy and system improvement. 

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Successful applicants will be required to: 

• formally accept the grant and enter into a Grant Agreement with the administering organisation  

• participate in a short interview with the Foundation 

• meet key project milestones, including reporting requirements, with payments linked to specified milestones 

• acknowledge the support of the Foundation and funding partner in relevant outputs  

Further detail is provided on the Information for Applicants website under the section “Requirements for successful applicants."

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Applications open Monday, 11 May 2026 at 9:00am (AEST) and close on Tuesday, 22 June 2026 at 9:00am (AEST). Applicants will be notified of outcomes on Friday 11 September 2026.

To be eligible for this grant:

• The principal investigator must be a general practitioner or general practice registrar,
• The principal investigator must demonstrate an active leadership role in the project,
• The principal investigator must demonstrate either sufficient experience in leading and conducting research to ensure successful completion, or that the research team includes appropriate supervision and support to do so, AND 
• Proposed projects must demonstrate clear relevance and applicability to the Queensland context. 

We encourage applicants at all stages of their research career to apply, and invite more experienced researchers to consider including early career researchers within their teams to continue to build general practice research capacity. 

Applications will be assessed against the following criteria:

• Scientific quality of the proposed research project (30%)
  The project should demonstrate strong scientific foundations, including a clear research question, robust methodology, and sound approach to data collection and analysis, with appropriate consideration of the populations and contexts relevant to general practice.
  
  
• Likelihood for translation and impact in general practice services (30%)
  The project should showcase potential for practical, meaningful, and scalable outcomes that improve patient care and/or healthcare systems, including consideration of patient, carer, or community needs and experiences where relevant.
  
  
• Innovation and originality of the project (15%)
  The project should demonstrate originality in its approach, incorporating innovative ideas to address identified unmet needs or gaps in general practice research.
  
  
• Feasibility of the project (15%)
  The project must be realistic and achievable within the given timeline, budget, and resources, supported by a clear research plan and the necessary expertise and support to ensure successful completion.
  
  
• Contribution to building research capacity in general practice services (10%)
  The project should enhance research capacity within general practice services, whether through skill development, training, fostering collaborations, or expanding networks.

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