This grant aims to support guidelines research that investigates use and implementation of TGL point of care guidelines in general practice.

The aim of this grant is to support research that investigates use and implementation of TGL point of care guidelines in general practice. Research projects may focus on: 

• 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?

While research falling under any of these areas will be considered, studies focusing on (3) and (4) are encouraged as areas of particular interest to TGL. Both pilot studies and proposals for full-scale research studies will be considered. The grant is not designed to support primary research on clinical issues or guidelines development. 

Award details

Up to two grants (one large and one smaller project) to a total value of up to $100,000 (excl. GST) will be offered for a period up to 18 months to fund a project(s).

As part of the letter of offer for this grant, successful recipients will be required to agree to provide joint ownership of any intellectual property rights developed in connection with the grant funds to Therapeutic Guidelines Ltd (TGL).  Please refer to clause 38 of the Terms of Grants and Awards.

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.

• Email: foundation@racgp.org.au.