2025 Therapeutic Guidelines Research Grant (EOI)

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Thank you for your interest in our Therapeutic Guidelines Research Grant, supported by Therapeutic Guidelines Ltd.

Therapeutic Guidelines Ltd (TGL) is an independent not-for-profit organisation that uses evidence and expert groups to provide health professionals with reliable and independent therapeutic information to help them make the best decisions for their patients. Guidelines are written principally for prescribers to provide them with clear, practical, succinct and up-to-date therapeutic information for a range of diseases. TGL has partnered with the Australian General Practice Research Foundation to deliver the Therapeutic Guidelines Research Grant since 2011.

Grant details

Grant amount: One to two grants with a combined total value of $100,000 (excluding GST)

Funding period: 18 months

Focus area: The use and/or implementation of TGL guidelines in general practice, focusing on one or more of the following themes:

• Content and format of TGL electronic products, including presentation, usability, navigation, access and functionality of guidelines. How do GPs want information presented? 
• Behavioural aspects of guideline use. How do people use TGL guidelines and how often? What is looked up, and when and why? How can incorporation of TGL guidelines into everyday practice be improved? 
• Outcomes/impact of TGL guidelines use. What are the benefits of using TGL guidelines? How do they improve prescribing and health outcomes?
• Evidence-practice gaps. How could TGL guidelines be used to improve evidence-based prescribing?

Objectives: This grant aims to support a pilot or full-scale research study that investigates the use and implementation of TGL point of care guidelines.

If awarded the grant, the applicant and administering organisation will be required to provide joint ownership of any intellectual property rights developed in connection with the grant funds to Therapeutic Guidelines Ltd (TGL). 

Eligibility

To be eligible for the Therapeutic Guidelines Research Grant, the principal investigator must:

• be a general practitioner or general practice registrar, AND
• have an active leadership role in the project and sufficient experience in leading and conducting research to ensure its successful completion. 

We encourage applicants to consider including early career researchers, within a more experienced team, to continue to build general practice research capacity.

Selection criteria

Expressions of Interest will be assessed against the following criteria:

• Likelihood that the project will meet the full selection criteria (outlined below) (60%)
  
• Alignment with the objectives and focus areas of the grant 40%

Selection criteria against which full applications (by invitation only) will be assessed:

• Scientific quality of the proposed research project (30%)
  The proposal should demonstrate strong scientific foundations, including a clear research question, robust methodology, and sound approach to data collection and analysis.
  
  
• Significance and relevance to general practice (30%)
  The proposal should contribute to improving general practice and patient care, addressing identified key challenges or unmet needs.
  
  
• 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 (10%)
  The project should enhance research capacity within general practice, whether through skill development, training, fostering collaborations, or expanding networks.

Expressions of interest are called for this research grant, and will close on Friday 4 April 2025 at 5pm (AEST). Following assessment of expressions of interest, selected researchers will be invited to submit an application for funding in mid-May.

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