2026 Walpole Grieve Award

This round will open at 9:00AM 11 May 2026 (AEST) for submissions.

IMPORTANT: Please read information below to assist you in completing your application online.

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Welcome to the Australian General Practice Research Foundation's online grants application service, powered by SmartyGrants.

Thank you for your interest in our 2026 Walpole Grieve Award, established in memory of Dr Rex Outhwaite Walpole and Dr Peter Grieve. 

The Foundation established this award in memory of Dr Rex Outhwaite Walpole and Dr Peter Grieve. Dr Walpole was a Melbourne GP for over 30 years before becoming the inaugural Medical Director of the Victorian Academy of General Practice. A pioneer in GP education, he championed innovations like using public television for medical education and played key roles in RACGP's editorial, accreditation and training programs. Dr Grieve made significant contributions through leadership roles in the NSW Faculty, including chairing the Medical Education Committee and serving as Faculty Representative on Council, before his appointment as Secretary General of the RACGP in 1978. 

Grant details

Grant amount:  One grant valued at up to $5,000 (ex GST).

Funding period: 12 months

Focus areas: Support for research-related travel for an early career researcher.

Objective: This award is established to support an early-career GP researcher to undertake research in general practice by covering expenses associated with any of the following: 

  • Travel to undertake fieldwork or data collection 
  • Travel to presenting research findings at conferences 
  • Travel to attend required meetings with research ethics committees or advisory boards 
  • Travel to meet with community leaders, Aboriginal health services or stakeholder organisations for co-design or feedback sessions 
  • Travel to access specialised equipment or facilities not available locally 
  • Travel to attend research-related training and education (e.g., courses and workshops to enhance research skills or develop specialised expertise relevant to the project) 
  • Travel to attend compulsory Higher Degree Research coursework or intensives 

Eligibility

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

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

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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