Funding round opens for research benefitting general practice

The Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners (RNZCGP) supports research and education that benefits general practice, rural general practice and rural hospital medicine through three funding rounds each year. 

Applications for the second funding round of 2026 open 22 April.

Applications are welcomed from anyone who is undertaking research in this field. You do not have to be a doctor or a member of the College to apply. Grants are typically in the range of $5,000 - $20,000 for individual applications although up to $40,000 can be awarded.

Previous successful applications have included research into exploring inequity in access to medications for type 2 diabetes, rural placements of health professionals, capitation fees, and identifying threshold concepts to contribute to enhanced general practice teaching and learning.

Up to 15 grant applications will be considered by the committee at each meeting on a first-come, first-served basis. Any applications received after the first 15 will be held over to the next meeting. Read more on the RNZCGP website.

Applications close 3 June and will be considered by the College’s Research and Education Committee (REC).

More information, including guidelines, an application form, and contact information for questions can be found on the RNZCGP website.