Application Process

All applicants should apply by sending:

A cover letter, stating
- How the award would contribute to your research/leadership skills and/or personal goals
- How your innovative research or idea would benefit primary care*
- Proposed time commitment to research (e.g. one day per week for nine months, two days/week for three months)
* The proposed research/innovation area will ideally be based within our research theme areas, however, we are happy to consider other primary care research areas if applicants first discuss these ideas with the Director, Research Training at m.temple-smith@unimelb.edu.au.
A brief curriculum vitae, including name, phone number, email address, tertiary qualifications, experience in primary health care and any prior research experience.

Submit application to: gp-enquiries@unimelb.edu.au with the subject header: ‘Dr Leon Carp Award Application 2025’.

Application period

Applications close 30 November of each year.

Successful applicants will start their placement in the following February for a period of 9-12 months.

If you have any questions about this award, please email gp-enquiries@unimelb.edu.au