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 A/Prof Kylie Vuong: kylie.vuong@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’.

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