Rural and Remote Research Capacity Building Program (RRR-Cap)
The Rural and Remote Research Capacity Building Program (RRR-Cap), led by the Office of the Chief Allied Health Officer (OCAHO), aims to develop the research capacity of eligible rural and remote health practitioners covered by the Health Practitioners and Dental Officers (Queensland Health) Certified Agreement (No.4) 2022 (HPDO4). The RRR-Cap provides funding and support to the Health Practitioner workforce in rural and remote health services.
The full list of all eligible sites for the RRR-Cap program is available here (PDF 529 kB).
Information and applications for RRR-Cap initiatives are now facilitated through the RRR-Cap Application Portal, hosted by Queensland Health REDCap. An RRR-Cap Application Submission Guide (PDF 453 KB) has been developed to assist you in navigating the RRR-Cap Application Portal. If you have any queries not covered by the Application Submission Guide, please contact the HP Research Team at HP-Research@health.qld.gov.au.
RRR-Cap initiatives currently accepting application are listed below:
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Funding support for eligible rural and remote health practitioners covered by the HPDO4 is available to enable dissemination of research findings through either conference presentations or journal publications. This support is specifically for either travel and accommodation reimbursement (conference), or reimbursement of publication fees (including fees for open access) to successful applicants.
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Funding support for eligible rural and remote health practitioners covered by the HPDO4 is available to provide clinical backfill enabling a dedicated block of time for successful applicants to develop a publication manuscript suitable for submission to a peer-reviewed journal. This support includes writing support sessions.
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Fellowships for eligible rural and remote health practitioners covered by the HPDO4 are available to conduct a new or existing Translating Research Into Practice (TRIP) project. Successful applicants will be provided funding support for clinical backfill, monthly one-hour telementoring sessions from a dedicated rural and remote panel, and additional training and education resources supported by the existing AH-TRIP Program.
EOI submissions for this initiative have closed.
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Support for eligible rural and remote health practitioners covered by the HPDO4 is available to develop a research project that aims to generate new knowledge to address a health service or practice issue. Successful candidates will receive facilitated research mentorship and backfill support and will also participate in a research-focused placement through the Allied Health Professional Enhancement Program (AHPEP).
EOI submissions for this initiative have closed.
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The Office of the Chief Allied Health Officer (OCAHO) invites expressions of interest (EOI) from eligible rural and remote Health Practitioners (HPs) to receive reimbursement for associated travel and accommodation to undertake a supported research placement with an experienced HP researcher or research team.
EOI submissions for this initiative have closed.