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RANZCP Psychotherapy Research Grant
Purpose
This Grant encourages research in psychotherapy among psychiatry trainees and recent Fellows in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand.
Value
Up to A$10,000 in line with the research project budget.
Note: The Faculty of Psychotherapy also support a $1,000 Essay Prize. More information on the Psychotherapy Essay Prize.
Eligibility
- RANZCP Trainees, Fellows in their first five years post Fellowship, and Fellows undertaking RANZCP Advanced Training in the Psychotherapies.
- The award may be made to one person, a team, or multiple applicants.
Key dates
Applications open 1 July 2026 and close 31 August 2026.
How to apply
Before you apply, please read the following documents:
You can start your application, save your progress and return to it at any time before the closing date.
You will need the following documents to complete your application:
- Curriculum vitae
- Proof of ethics approval, or evidence that an ethics application is pending
- A letter of support from your supervisor.
To preview the questions before you begin, please refer to the Sample Application Form
If you have any questions, please contact foundation@ranzcp.org.
Recent Recipients
2025 - Dr Jai Nathani (WA), Why don’t I take my meds? Enhancing Medication Adherence through Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT).
2024 - Dr V. Lakmi Seneviratne (Qld), Pilot study on intensive short term dynamic psychotherapy for out-patients with treatment resistant depression
2023 - Dr Setareh Hakimi and Dr Kelsey Josling (NSW), Transforming the Journey Together: Exploring the experience of psychiatry trainees using modified Adult Attachment Interviews (AAIs)
2022 - Dr David Graham (NSW), A randomised, controlled trial of Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing therapy delivered via telehealth to Australian veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
2021 - Dr Mandana Fazeli Kisomi (VIC), Exploring Personal Psychotherapy for Trainee Psychiatrist During Their Training
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