2025 Chris Silagy Research Grant

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

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Thank you for your interest in our Chris Silagy Research Grant funded by the Australian General Practice Research Foundation in honour of Professor Christopher Allen Silagy AO.

Grant details

Grant amount: One grant of up to $15,000 (excluding GST)

Funding period: 12 months

Focus area: Research by new and emerging GP researchers into an aspect of evidence-based primary healthcare.

Objectives: This grant supports an early-career GP researcher to contribute to the evidence base that informs clinical practice, policy or education in general practice. It provides research funding along with support for the recipient to attend a Cochrane Collaboration meeting or visit a Cochrane Research Centre during the funding period.

Eligibility

To be eligible for the Chris Silagy Research Grant, the principal investigator must be:

  • a general practitioner or general practice registrar, AND
  • an early career researcher. 

For details on the definition of an early career researcher, please refer to the Information for Applicants handbook (page 6).

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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