Background

The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP) Research and Education Foundation was established by the RANZCP Board in 2006 to accept donations for research, leadership and training in psychiatry undertaken by Fellows, trainees and affiliates in Australia and New Zealand. In recognition that knowledge of research theory and methods is an essential skill in psychiatry, the RANZCP Foundation Early Research Career Grant (formerly known as the Early Research Career Grant and the Research and Education Foundation Grant) is designed to encourage applicants to undertake good innovative research in psychiatry and be a springboard to enhance the applicants’ research career. 

Eligibility

Fellows or Affiliates of the RANZCP may apply only. The applicant must:

Be considered new to research, which generally includes those who have either not received any research funding individually themselves, or a minimal amount (less than A$10,000), or have only previously undertaken research as part of a team rather than being the lead researcher.

Be an Affiliate or Fellow who will conduct the research in Australia or New Zealand.

Those not eligible for this award such as RANZCP Trainees are encouraged to apply for the Beverley Raphael New Investigator Grant. 

Form of Award

Amount payable is A$10,000.00 (GST inclusive) to provide an additional research opportunity for Fellows of the RANZCP. If the budget to undertake research exceeds the grant amount, applications will still be accepted, but with the Committee granting the A$10,000.00 (GST inclusive) as a maximum contribution. 

Contact Information

Any queries in relation to the grant should be directed to policy@ranzcp.org.