2027 RACP Trainee Research Awards

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RACP Trainee Research Awards application

Application Guidelines

Prior to completing the application form:

  1. Read the terms and conditions for awards and prizes valued up to $5000
  2. Ensure that your submission adheres to the prescribed abstract guidelines.
  3. Assess your eligibility carefully and verify the appropriate category and jurisdiction for your submission. Refer to the guidance below.

You are allowed to submit more than one abstract in separate submissions. However, you may only be selected to present one abstract at the jurisdictional events.

Your research may have been undertaken anywhere in Australia, Aotearoa New Zealand or overseas. However, you must apply under the jurisdiction in Australia or Aotearoa New Zealand that you will be residing in at the time of the jurisdictional events.

No travel is provided to attend the jurisdictional events and an online presentation option is not guaranteed.

Applicants residing overseas may apply, however no international travel is offered.

Applications must be submitted using this online application form. Hard copies and emailed applications will not be accepted.

Eligibility

Trainees: You must currently be an RACP trainee actively training in any of the College Divisions, Faculties or Chapters.
New Fellows: You must have been admitted to Fellowship on or after 1 July 2025 AND currently be undertaking formal Post-Fellowship training with the RACP.
Interruption of Training: An applicant on a formal Interruption of Training may be accepted, provided that the Interruption does not exceed 12 continuous months at the time of application.

Note: Overseas Trained Physicians undertaking RACP training are not eligible to apply.

Abstract

Your work/project must either be unpublished or have been published on or after 1 July 2025.

Submission Type

Select the category that best aligns with your topic, which may not necessarily be your training specialty.
For example, if your research involves pregnancy, select Adult Medicine if it focuses on the mother, or Paediatric Medicine if it focuses on the baby.

Jurisdiction

You must select the jurisdiction that you will be residing in at the time of the local events. These are generally held between October and December. 

Enquiries

For questions relating to award eligibility and application requirements, contact Foundation@racp.edu.au.

For questions relating to jurisdictional presentations, contact your local office: