Health Practitioner Research Scheme
The Health Practitioner Research Scheme, supported by the Office of the Chief Allied Health Officer (OCAHO), is open to all health professionals covered by the Health Practitioners and Dental Officers (Queensland Health) Certified Agreement (No.4) 2022. It is a peer reviewed, merit based scheme, annually awarding funds to build research capacity within the health practitioner professions.
The aims of the Health Practitioner Research Scheme (HPRS) are to:
- support research that adds to the evidence for health practitioner services in enhancing patient, consumer, and community outcomes and demonstrates the value of the health practitioner workforce
- build the research capacity and capability of the health practitioner workforce in Queensland Health
- build and contribute to multidisciplinary research and health delivery partnerships and collaboration
- provide opportunities for health practitioner researchers across the state
- enhance the dissemination of research findings
- enhance the translation of research into practice.
A list of successful applicants and projects for HPRS rounds 2019-2025 can now be viewed.
HPRS 2025 Funding Round
Applications for the 2025 Health Practitioner Research Scheme Funding Round have now closed. Applicants will be notified in December 2024.
Access to the 2025 HPRS Guidelines and launch recording held on 18 June 2024 are available here:
- 2025 HPRS Launch recording
- 2025 Launch Transcript (PDF 91 kB)
- 2025 Health Practitioner Research Scheme Guidelines (PDF 467 kB)
HPRS Funding Recipient Reporting
Recipients of HP Research Scheme funding are required to report on the progress of their project every six months. Once the project is complete, a final report should be submitted.