Research support grants are now open.
The College is committed to enabling the development of discipline-specific knowledge through support of members undertaking research.
The development of knowledge that informs clinical practice, health service delivery or paramedic education is critical to the development of the profession. Well-designed and executed research will provide the basis for evidence-based practice, particularly in areas where knowledge is lacking or incomplete.
In 2025, the College is pleased to offer two categories of research grants. These are open to College members undertaking research.
We recognise there are additional costs associated with research that may not be covered by universities and research centres. Costs such as these may be eligible for a College research grant.
The College offers two types of research support grants to College members who are undertaking research:
Open Date: Monday 17 March 2025
Close Date: Thursday 1 May 2025
Submit your application here.
The College recognises the importance and challenges of promoting, disseminating, and translating research findings. To support these essential efforts, we offer five grants of $1,000 each to assist in sharing research through conference presentations, publications, and other impactful platforms.
Grants are open to all paramedicine researchers at any career stage.
Open date: Monday 1 September 2025
Close date: Friday 10 October 2025
Submit your EOI here.
All enquiries regarding the 2025 research grants can be directed to research@paramedics.org
Early Career Research (ECR) Grant
The Early Career Research (ECR) Grant intends to support paramedic researchers transitioning from completion of a higher degree by research (HDR) into the post-doctoral ECR period.
This grant seeks to engage future researchers and develop paramedicine research capacity by embedding a novice researcher in the team. Additionally, the grant seeks to enhance collaboration between paramedic researchers across universities and ambulance services.
Grant conditions and criteria:
Higher Degree by Research (HDR) Grant
The Higher Degree by Research (HDR) Grant seeks to support paramedics engaged in HDR research (excluding Honours) through modest research project support.
Grant conditions and criteria:
Apply for Research support grants here. Applications close Thursday 1 May 2025.
The Research impact grants seek to support the dissemination of research through conference presentation, publications, and other impactful platforms.
Grant conditions and criteria:
Register your interest here and be the first to receive more information for the 2025 rounds when they become available. Questions can be directed to research@paramedics.org.
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