2026 Indigenous Health Award

This award is supported by a fund established by our Foundation Patron, Professor Michael Kidd AO, with contributions from RACGP member donations.

Grant/award amount: Up to $10,000 is available in total (excluding GST). A single award may be provided for the full amount, or the funding may be distributed across multiple awards. Applicants are encouraged to request the amount needed to support their proposed activities. In some cases, the Foundation may discuss partial funding with applicants. 

Funding period: 12 months

Focus area: Financial support for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander medical students, general practice registrars and early-career GP researchers.

Objectives: This funding initiative aims to strengthen Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health outcomes by supporting the development of a skilled and culturally responsive workforce in general practice. It provides financial support to enable recipients to pursue training, professional development or research activities that contribute to culturally safe care and improved health outcomes.

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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 applicant must be an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander medical student, general practice registrar or early career GP researcher.

Applications will be assessed against the following selection criteria:

• Demonstrated need and potential benefit (40%)
  The proposal should demonstrate need for the funding to support the recipient’s professional growth and impact in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health.
  
  
• Relevance and potential for impact (30%)
  The proposal should align with the award's focus area and demonstrate relevance to general practice, demonstrating a strong commitment to improving health outcomes and cultural safety in general practice or broader healthcare settings.
  
  
• Contribution to building capacity in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health (30%)
  The proposal should demonstrate potential to build capacity in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health whether through skill development, training, fostering collaborations, or expanding networks.

You may begin anywhere in this application form. Please ensure you save as you go. If you need more help using this form, download the Help Guide for Applicants or check out Applicant Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's).

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Once you have submitted your application, no further editing or uploading of support materials is possible. You will receive an automated confirmation email with a copy of your submitted application attached. This will be sent to the email you used to register.

If you do not receive a confirmation of submission email then you should presume that your submission has NOT been submitted.

For queries about the guidelines, deadlines, or questions in the form, please contact us on 03 8699 0335 during business hours or email foundation@racgp.org.au and quote your application number.