Pilot Grants
Funding to Test and Implement Research Into Clinical Practice
Supporting Research Translation
Each year, Sydney Health Partners funds pilot projects that help clinicians, researchers and health professionals turn evidence into practical healthcare solutions and scale up the implementation of research for broader impact.
If you’re a health professional, clinician, or researcher leading research within Sydney Health Partners’ affiliated health services, a Pilot Grant could help you to:
Hear From Past Recipients
We’re trying to be efficient and cost-effective with the model of care by redeploying existing services and co-locating them but without this funding we can’t track our outcomes. By having this funding to investigate how effective, feasible, acceptable the intervention is, we can hopefully make the case for doing more of it.
Dr Karen Waller – 2024 Pilot Grant recipient
The Application Process
Applications have closed for the Sydney Health Partners 2026 Implementation Science Pilot Grants (applications closed at 5pm on Friday, 3rd July 2026).
Funding Overview
- Total funding available: Up to $220,000
- Funding per project: Up to $20,000 (excl. GST)
- Who is eligible? Applications are open to researchers, clinicians and health professionals planning to undertake research within Sydney Health Partners partner organisations to address real-world implementation challenges in health care.
Grant Categories and Eligibility
Stream 1: SHP Implementation Science Pilot Grants (up to 9)
These grants require two Principal Investigators (PIs):
- One from the University of Sydney or an SHP Partner Medical Research Institute (MRI)
- One from an SHP Health Service Partner
Stream 2: CPC Implementation Hub Pilot Grants (x2)
These grants require two PIs – One must be a member of the Charles Perkins Centre:
- One must be a University of Sydney or SHP Partner MRI employee
- One from an SHP Health Service Partner
View Past Application Criteria
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