THE 2026 ANZAHPE RESEARCH GRANT ROUND - open now!

ABOUT

The ANZAHPE Grants for Educational Research, established in 1987, aim to encourage and support quality research into any issue associated with health professional education. The grants provide one-off funding, rather than ongoing financial support, and enable recipients to undertake educational research that may not attract funding from other sources. ANZAHPE is particularly keen to foster the development of new and emerging educational researchers and support their contribution to the field.

In 2026, priority is given to projects that can demonstrate alignment with one or more of ANZAHPE’s Mission, Vision, Values and Priority statements as outlined in the ANZAHPE 2024-2030 Strategic Plan. 

CONDITIONS AND ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

1. Research grants may be used to support a small-scale project, initiate a larger project that may later attract funding from other sources or advance an existing project through a defined activity (e.g. the development or validation of instruments, funding for research assistance or the purchase of equipment necessary to commence a project). Grants may also be used to fund an entire research project.

Project Lead Eligibility

2. The Project Lead must be:

a. A current financial member of ANZAHPE

b. Employed at an Australian or New Zealand institution

c. Reside in Australia or New Zealand

3.   Each Project Lead may submit only one application.

Where multiple applications are received from the same Project Lead, none will be considered. Applicants are, therefore, encouraged to submit their strongest research proposal.

Note: A Project Lead may also participate as a team member on other applications.

Research Team composition

4. Applications may include a maximum of five investigators, including the Project Lead.

5. Each team must nominate one Project Lead per team who will be responsible for communication with ANZAHPE.

6. Team members may be employed and/or reside outside of Australia and/or New Zealand. International collaborations are encouraged.

Funding Conditions and Recipient Responsibilities

7. Funding Availability
Grants of up to $10,000 (ex GST) are available. Applicants must provide a detailed budget outlining how the funds will be used. Grant funds cannot be used to cover institutional and/or organisational overhead costs.

8. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Applicants who use AI tools in the preparation of their application must disclose:
a. which AI tool(s) used
b. how the tool(s) were used in developing the application

9. Ethics Approval
Applicants are responsible for obtaining any required ethical approval for funded projects.

10. Project Timeframe
Funded projects are expected to be completed within 12 months of receiving funding. Grant funds will be transferred to the administering institution in January.

11. Recipient Obligations
Grant recipients are required to:

a. Submit a final report to the ANZAHPE Office upon completion of the project. A summary of each funded project will be published on the ANZAHPE website.

b. Disseminate project outcomes by submitting an abstract to the ANZAHPE conference and /or submitting a manuscript to Focus on Health Professional Education: A Multidisciplinary Journal – where they will be considered under the relevant guidelines

c. Acknowledge ANZAHPE’s support in any publications, presentations or other outputs arising from the funded project.

APPLICATIONS

Applications must include BOTH:

1. Completed Online Application form

Complete and submit the online application form here

AND

2. Completed Study Proposal

Complete the provided Study Proposal Template and email to the ANZAHPE Office

Save the Study Proposal file as an MS Word or PDF and name it using the following convention: Project Lead Last Name_Project Title

The study proposal must not exceed 2500 words, excluding brief CVs and the reference list, and should include the following sections:

a. Project Details

b. Brief Description/Lay Summary

c. Background
This section should outline the significance and relevance of the project, and demonstrate alignment with one or more of the ANZAHPE Mission, Vision, Values and Priority statements:

• Nurture members, networks and collaboration
• Support research, scholarship and innovation in health professional education
• Provide stewardship of the future of health professional education
• Enable growth and sustainability of the association

d. Research Aim(s) and/or Research Question(s)

e. Research Approach
Include the proposed methodology and plan for data analysis

f. Expected Outcomes and Deliverables

g. Budget and Budget Justification
Provide a detailed budget and explain how the requested funding will support the project

h. Timeline and Key Activities

i. References
References must be formatted in APA7 Style

j. Brief CVs for Each Project Team Member
Include a brief CV (approximately half a page) for each team member, highlighting experience relevant to the proposed project.
Reminder: Applications may include a maximum of five team members, including the Project Lead, who will be responsible for communication with ANZAHPE throughout the application and funding period.

k. Project Approvals
i. Signature of Head of Department (or equivalent) of Project Lead
ii. ethics Requirements and Approvals
Status and timelines of ethics applications and approvals

l. Declarations

SELECTION CRITERIA

Applications will be peer reviewed and assessed against the following selection criteria:

• Educational Significance and Impact
• Scientific Quality
• Feasibility

DEADLINE

Applications close Monday 14th September 2026 (11:59pm AEST)

Applications must include BOTH:

1. Completed Online Application Form

AND

2. Completed Study Proposal

Research Grant recipients will be announced via the ANZAHPE newsletter and social media platforms.