The Prevention Research Support Program (PRSP) provides funding to NSW research organisations conducting prevention and early intervention research that aligns with NSW Health priorities. PRSP funding aims to support research, build research capability, and enable translation of evidence from research into policy and practice.
Round 7 PRSP grants run from July 2026 to June 2030 and focus on three key priority areas, with $4 million allocated to each research stream over the four-year period.
Each funded stream includes a range of academic organisations and partners who work closely with NSW Health and other health services in NSW, bringing together a breadth of expertise to ensure research is translated into policy and practice.
Led by Professor Philayrath Phongsavan from the University of Sydney, this stream focuses on embedding a population health and preventive care approach to obesity and diabetes prevention and management. It also focuses on primary and secondary prevention approaches for adults and children to increase physical activity.
Led by Dr Jen Kok from the Centre for Infectious Disease and Microbiology – Public Health at Western Sydney Local Health District, the stream focuses on resilient surveillance for respiratory viruses with human pandemic or epidemic potential.
Led by Professor Dharmintra Pasupathy from the University of Sydney, this stream focuses on preventive care, management of alcohol and substance use, and service interventions to prevent the primary causes of low birthweight.
All enquiries should be directed to MOH-PRSP@health.nsw.gov.au