2025 Diabetes in General Practice Research Grant

Submissions closed at 5:00pm 20 June 2025 (AEST).

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Thank you for your interest in our Diabetes in General Practice Research Grant, supported by Diabetes Australia.

Diabetes Australia was established in 1984 as the national peak body for diabetes in Australia providing a single, powerful, collective voice for people living with diabetes, their families and carers. Diabetes Australia has partnered with the Australian General Practice Research Foundation since 2014 to support GP-led research focused on improving diabetes management within general practice. This enduring partnership underscores our shared commitment to enhancing healthcare outcomes for people with diabetes, through evidence-based research that equips GPs to deliver better care and support for their patients.

Grant details

Grant amount: One grant of up to $60,000 (excluding GST)

Funding period: 12 months

Focus area: Diabetes management, prevention, and/or clinical care in general practice.

Objectives: This grant aims to support research that identifies better ways to prevent, manage, and care for patients with diabetes in general practice.

Eligibility

To be eligible for the Diabetes in General Practice Research Grant, the principal investigator must be a general practitioner or general practice registrar.

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

Selection criteria

Applications will be assessed against the following selection criteria:

  • Scientific quality of the proposal and methodology (20%)
    The proposal should demonstrate strong scientific foundations, including a clear research question, robust methodology, and sound approach to data collection and analysis.

  • Innovation and originality of the project (20%)
    The project should demonstrate originality in its approach, incorporating innovative ideas to address identified unmet needs or gaps in general practice research.

  • Relevance and likelihood for translation and impact (20%)
    The proposal should align with the grant objectives and focus area and showcase potential for practical, meaningful outcomes that improve patient care and/or healthcare systems.

  • Feasibility of the project (20%)
    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 (20%)
    The project should enhance research capacity within general practice, whether through skill development, training, fostering collaborations, or expanding networks.

Applications open Monday, 12 May 2025 at 9:00am (AEST) and close on Friday, 20 June 2025 at 5:00pm (AEST).

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

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