2026 Charles Bridges-Webb Memorial Award

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Thank you for your interest in our 2026 Charles Bridges-Webb Memorial Award. The Foundation established this award in honour of one of its most esteemed and dedicated researchers, Professor Charles Bridges-Webb AO. A member of the RACGP since 1959, Professor Bridges-Webb was a source of inspiration and a valued mentor to generations of general practice researchers across Australia. He was the recipient of both the RACGP Rose-Hunt Award and Life Fellowship, and served as Director of the RACGP NSW & ACT Research Unit until June 2010. 

Grant details

Grant amount:  One grant valued at up to $1,000 (ex GST).

Funding period: 12 months

Focus areas: Support for direct research costs for GP registrars undertaking research of relevance to general practice.

Objective: This award is designed to cover, or contribute to, the direct research costs incurred by a GP registrar conducting research. Projects must have received ethics approval and clearly demonstrate relevance to general practice.

The award may cover expenses that directly contribute to the collection and analysis of data relevant to the aims of the research project, including: 

• Materials and equipment essential for the project, such as data collection tools, analysis software, and medical supplies. 

• Participant recruitment, compensation, and incentives. 

• Research-related travel, such as travel to undertake fieldwork and data collection. 

• Transcription, language, and translation services to facilitate data analysis. 

Eligibility

To be eligible for this grant, the principal investigator must:

• be a general practitioner or general practice registrar, AND
• be currently undertaking, about to undertake, or recently completed an academic post within a university department of general practice or rural clinical school. Other research placements will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Selection criteria

Applications will be assessed against the following criteria:

• Contribution to the success of the research project (40%) 
  The proposal should demonstrate need for the funding support to strengthen the quality, feasibility and potential impact of the research project. 
• Relevance and likelihood for translation and impact (30%) 
  The proposal should align with the award's focus area and demonstrate relevance to general practice, showcasing potential for practical, meaningful outcomes that improve patient care and/or healthcare systems. 
• Contribution to building research capacity in general practice (30%) 
  The project should enhance research capacity within general practice, whether through skill development, training, fostering collaborations, or expanding networks. 

Requirements for successful applicants

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.”

Application process

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

Need more information?

For more information, please refer to our Information for Applicants website. For any inquiries, feel free to contact us at foundation@racgp.org.au. 

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