Specialist Training Program
The Specialist Training Program (STP) is a funding initiative of the Australian Government Department of Health.
There are around 900 STP-funded training positions across Australia, managed by 13 medical colleges. The RACP currently manages around 380 positions. Find out more about the program and its benefits.
Find out how to apply for funding and how we calculate and distribute funds.
Learn about contractual arrangements and requirements.
View all STP positions, including the Tasmania Project and Integrated Rural Pipeline Initiative.
Watch videos about program administration, including how to submit and validate progress reports.
Funding support
We submit projects for grant opportunities on your behalf to the Department of Health and Aged Care which compliment the Specialist Training Program.
Apply for Flexible Approach to Training in Expanded Settings (FATES) project funding.
Apply for STP support projects.
Acknowledgement: The Royal Australasian College of Physicians has received Australian Government funding under the Specialist Training Program.