Primary Health Care Research, Evaluation and Development
Primary Health Care Research, Evaluation and Development (PHCRED)

UQ PHCRED

UQ Primary Health Care Research, Evaluation and Development

Since 2000 The University of Queensland PHCRED has been encouraging and fostering a research culture in General Practice and Primary Health Care by:

  • Nurturing novice and early career primary health care researchers
  • Undertaking primary health care research of relevance to practice and policy
  • Providing opportunities for research skill development

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Why Primary Health Care Research?

"The health of all Australians is improved through a primary health care system in which research is valued, plays a significant role and is a key activity at all levels, informing the development and implementation of policy and the organisation and delivery of care"

PHCRED Strategy's vision, Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing.

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What we offer


  • Research Fellowships for people working in primary health care
  • Summer scholarships for 3rd year MBBS students
  • Consultative advice on development of research ideas
  • Support for GP academic registrars

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Funded by the Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing through the
Primary Health Care Research, Evaluation and Development Strategy.