To be eligible for an SRSA grant you must live and work in a regional, rural or remote area (classified as Modified Monash Model 2-7) and be:
Grants are available up to $12,000 per person, per round.
No. Grant funds cannot be split between multiple activities unless they are directly related (e.g., a workshop held in conjunction with a conference). Applications for multiple activities will not be considered.
CPD activities can only be completed in Australia or New Zealand.
Unfortunately, no. All CPD activities must be requested prospectively and completed within the 6-month activity window.
Yes. However, in-person or blended CPD activities may be prioritised over fully online courses. This is because of the extra networking and peer support opportunities that they provide.
You can apply for all forms of CPD that align with medical college requirements and can be completed within the 6-month activity window. This includes, but is not limited to: clinical placements, mentoring, peer review, workshops, courses, conferences and meetings.
To increase your chances:
Requests for SRSA grants often exceed the funding available. If you miss out, please re-apply during the next round. Two funding rounds are offered per year.
After accepting SRSA’s letter of offer and returning their acceptance paperwork, successful applicants will receive their grant funds within eight weeks (excluding any public holidays and shutdown periods).
You are required to submit the following to SRSA within one month of attending your CPD activity: