RACP Foundation

Further tomorrow's medicine today

In the last five years, almost $13 million has been granted by the RACP Foundation to support close to 300 research careers across the various specialties of our Divisions, Faculties and Chapters of the College.

As the philanthropic arm of the RACP, we award fellowships, scholarships, grants and prizes to those who strive to improve the healthcare we all receive.

Your help is essential

Generous donors and our partners

  • fund world-class research that is tackling our current healthcare challenges
  • support the education and training of current and future physicians and pediatricians
  • acknowledge the outstanding achievements and contributions of Fellows and trainees
  • encourage and inspire medical graduates and students to pursue a career as a physician or pediatrician
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Research Awards and Career Grants

Providing financial support to Fellows and trainees pursuing careers in medical research

College and Congress Prizes

Every year, nominations and applications are received acknowledging individuals in their respective fields for medals and prizes

Divisions, Faculties and Chapters

Awards are open to members of the Division, Faculty or Chapter, as well as medical students and medical graduates

Regional Awards and Prizes

Regions of the RACP recognise their registered Fellows and trainees

Indigenous Scholarships and Prizes

Scholarships and prizes are on offer to eligible Fellows, trainees, medical students and junior medical officers who identify as having Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander, Māori and/or Pacific Islander heritage

Examination Prizes

Medals and awards are presented each year to trainees for the best performance in the Divisional or Faculty examinations.

Student Scholarships and Prizes

Scholarships and prizes are on offer to medical students and graduates who strive to be future physicians and paediatricans.

International Grants

Grants are on offer to overseas medical graduates and specialists who wish to further their knowledge in the fields of medical education and research in Australia and New Zealand


Application resources

Terms and Conditions

Find Terms and Conditions for the RACP Foundation Awards or Prizes you're applying for.

Sample forms

Use sample application forms as a reference to understand what information you'll need to provide us. 

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