Clinicians’ experience of the research ready grant program: just-in-time learning to facilitate regional research capacity
Calleja, Pauline, Flenady, Tracey, Byrne, Amy Louise, Wirihana, Lisa, Scott, Andrea, Ellem, Pammie, Ryan, Luke, and Sahay, Ashlyn (2025) Clinicians’ experience of the research ready grant program: just-in-time learning to facilitate regional research capacity. BMC Health Services Research, 25 (1). 1598.
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Abstract
Background: Research capacity building programs, such as the Research Ready Grant Program (RRGP), are important methods of engaging clinicians in research knowledge and processes. Understanding the experiences and perceptions of clinicians who engage with such programs is important, as they provide valuable insights into the design and approach of research capability building programs. Methods: Under the framework of the New World Kirkpatrick Model of evaluation, this study adopted a descriptive qualitative approach and used semi-structured interviews to explore the experiences of clinicians who engaged with the RRGP. The aims were to identify the components of the program that facilitate clinicians’ capacity to participate in the research processes. One member of each funded research team from the RRGP 2022 cohort was interviewed (n = 6). Interview transcripts were thematically analysed. Results: Thematic analysis found that RRGP provided just in time learning, leveraging current clinical issues to engage clinicians, and provide experiential learning which demystified research processes. In the regional setting, the RRGP allowed clinicians to think globally, but to apply research to their local setting. Conclusion: The RRGP provides a vehicle for change to facilitate learning and offers opportunities for clinicians to engage in research. Facilitating collaboration, quarantining time and space for research and balancing work, life and research time are important elements to consider when implementing research capability programs.
| Item ID: | 90583 |
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| Item Type: | Article (Research - C1) |
| ISSN: | 1472-6963 |
| Keywords: | Clinical research, Research capacity building, Research ready grant program |
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| Date Deposited: | 13 Nov 2026 06:44 |
| FoR Codes: | 42 HEALTH SCIENCES > 4203 Health services and systems > 420309 Health management @ 100% |
| SEO Codes: | 20 HEALTH > 2002 Evaluation of health and support services > 200206 Health system performance (incl. effectiveness of programs) @ 100% |
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