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 2019-2023 (PDF 337 kB) can now be viewed.
HPRS 2025 Funding Round
The 2025 Health Practitioner Research Scheme Funding Round is now open to new, mid-career and experienced researchers.
- 2025 Health Practitioner Research Scheme Guidelines (PDF 467 kB)
- 2025 Health Practitioner Research Scheme EOI Form (DOCX 692 kB)
Access to the 2025 HPRS Launch meeting recording held on 18 June 2024 is available here:
Applicants are encouraged to contact the HP Research team with any queries, particularly in relation to eligibility criteria prior to applying for the Scheme - HP-Research@health.qld.gov.au
Application close at 5pm, Friday 4 October 2024.
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.