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Academic Post Program 2027

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Applicants must submit all documentation by Monday 6 July 2026 at 11:59pm AEST using the SmartyGrants portal. Access to the online form is automatically closed at this time. Incomplete applications will not be considered. 

Applicants should read the AGPT Academic Post Program 2027 - application guide before commencing this application form and consult with their nominated university supervisor regarding the research project design, teaching plan and budget.

Please take note of the three specialised posts available: AIDA Academic Post, AJGP Academic Post and PhD Academic Post. 

We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander registrars to consider applying for the AIDA Academic Post.

If you have any issues completing this form, or have any questions about any of the sections of this form please do not hesitate to email gpedresearch@racgp.org.au or call us on 03 8699 0418. RACGP staff will be available on Monday 6 July 2026 until 5:00pm AEST for final queries.

The application form

Word counts are in place for certain sections of the form. Ensure that you check the word count as the system will not allow you to submit the form if any count is exceeded. 

This application form is set out in four parts.

Part A: Applicant details and confirmation of eligibility

  • Complete all sections in Part A
  • Include any intention to apply for a specialised post.

Part B: Research and teaching proposal (complete with input from your university supervisor)

  • Complete all sections in Part B
  • Consider your plan carefully as any significant changes will require approval from RACGP once the post has commenced.
  • Include your current curriculum vitae in your application as a PDF file.

Part C: Professional Development and Registrar Research Funds (complete with input from your university supervisor)

  • All successful applicants will have access to $8,000 to spend on approved professional development and research costs
  • Complete this section to advise how you propose to use these funds
  • Please note this can just be an estimate and is an exercise to encourage registrars to carefully consider how they might spend this funding. Additional requests to spend this funding or changes to submitted budget will be possible throughout the year pending approval by the RACGP
  • Read page 16 of the application guide for the spending guidelines

Part D: Declarations

  • Download the three declaration forms.
  • D.i: Applicant declaration. Fill in the form either electronically or print to complete, scan and upload as a PDF doc in the relevant section of Part D.
  • D.ii: Email or print the form and provide this to your university supervisor to complete and sign. Upload it as a PDF doc in the relevant section.
  • D.iii Email or print the form and provide this to your medical educator (copy in your training coordinator) to complete and sign. Upload this as a PDF doc in the relevant section. 

Name your application files as follows, ensuring your first and last name are included in each file name:

  • Dr First Name Last Name - applicant declaration
  • Dr First Name Last Name - university declaration
  • Dr First Name Last Name - medical educator endorsement
  • Dr First Name Last Name - CV

Confirmation of eligibility and suitability

I confirm that I have read the application guide and understand the eligibility criteria.

I understand that I must remain enrolled in the AGPT program throughout my Academic Post term and may not obtain fellowship during my Academic Post term * Required
I confirm that I have discussed my intention to apply with my training coordinator * Required
I understand that this application must be supported by my medical educator and that my medical educator will be asked about my suitability for an Academic Post * Required

Confirmation of availability

The 2027 Academic Post program will run from January/February 2027 to January/February 2028. Specific dates are agreed with your university however your first day of employment must be no later than the first week of February, and usually align with AGPT term dates. 

There are mandatory requirements for the Academic Post program. This includes attendance and engagement at:

  • all program webinars throughout the term (first webinar December 2026 -> final webinar January 2028)
  • two face-to-face two-day workshops at the beginning of the term (February 2027) and at the mid point of the term (August 2027)
  • at least one academic primary health care conference, as chosen by the RACGP Academic Post program team (July or November 2027)

Please note attendance at all of these activities will be fully funded by the RACGP. Specific dates are to be advised by the RACGP as soon as practicable. 

I understand that I am expected to attend the above mandatory activities as part of the Academic Post program * Required
I understand that if I am unable to attend any mandatory activity, I am required to advise the RACGP Academic Post program team as soon as possible * Required
Note this will include providing sufficient rationale for non-attendance, and university supervisor acknowledgment of non-attendance

Use of AI

The RACGP supports the careful and transparent use of AI tools to enhance the quality and efficiency of research preparation. Applicants may use AI tools for literature searching, visualisation, idea generation, proof reading, and refining wording. However, AI tools must not be used to generate substantive sections of the application or research outputs, as this can lead to generic, inaccurate or non fundable proposals.

Please ensure you have reviewed page 13 of the 2027 Academic Post application guide carefully, for an outline of acceptable and unacceptable uses of AI. 

Need any help?

If you are not sure where to start, or would like to be linked with a university supervisor in your region, or a previous academic post registrar - there is plenty of information available on our website.

Otherwise, please do get in touch - we are here to help!

Academic Post Program Lead - Georgia Franklin - gpedresearch@racgp.org.au or 03 8699 0418 

Privacy notice

Some of the information you provide to The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) on this form (such as your name) is personal information. The information you provide on this and subsequent forms may be used by The RACGP in the administration of your application for an Academic Post. Your application cannot be processed without the information. As part of the routine process of delivering this post program, the information you provide may be disclosed to relevant third parties, such as venues or other participating registrars. To view our privacy statement, go to http://www.racgp.org.au/usage/privacy/