HETI: Rural Research Capacity Building Program
2023 Rural Research Capacity Building Program
The Rural Research Capacity Building Program (RRCBP) is one of NSW Health’s key strategies for building research capacity in rural NSW, as reflected in the NSW Rural Health Plan.
The two year experiential research program provides a structured pathway of learning designed to provide novice researchers with enhanced skills and knowledge to complete their own research projects.
Candidates attend a series of workshops and concurrently develop their research proposal, create the research protocol, gain approval by an ethics committee, collect and analyse data and complete a portfolio of evidence and research report.
NSW Health employees who are rurally located with no previous experience or limited exposure to research are eligible to apply.
Applicants must include a research proposal with their submission. It is recommended candidates discuss their proposal with the Rural Research Program Officer. Alignment of the applicant’s proposal with Local Health District Strategic Plan or NSW Health strategic or operational priorities is required.
Key Dates
Applications OPEN | March 2023 |
Applications DUE to HNE Research Office via email to HNE RO: HNELHD-ResearchOffice@health.nsw.gov.au | 1 May 2023 |
Applications reviewed by LHD/service RRCBP panel and HETI review panel | 2-17 May 2023 |
OUTCOMES Notified: By HETI | 19 May 2023 |
Application Documents
Information Sessions
Zoom information sessions will be held for prospective applicants:
- Tuesday 21 March 2023 from11:00am to 12 noon
View session recording link
Passcode: 7&64^5iD
- Thursday 6 April 2023 from 8:15am to 9:15am
Join from PC, Mac, iOS or Android: https://nswiop.zoom.us/j/85220939739
Join by phone: 02 8015 2088
Meeting ID: 852 2093 9739
Contacts
All HNE staff considering applying for this program please contact:
HNE Research Office: Kathryn Reilly
Email: HNELHD-ResearchOffice@health.nsw.gov.au
Phone: (02) 4921 4140
Health Education & Training Institute (HETI) - for further information on the program and eligibility:
Kerith Duncanson, Senior Program Manager - Rural Research Education
Phone: 0428 848 264
Email: kerith.duncanson@health.nsw.gov.au
David Schmidt, Senior Program Manager - Rural Research Education
Phone: 0447 915 863 / (02) 6492 9104