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 will run from July 2026 to June 2030 and will 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 will work closely with NSW Health organisations 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, the stream will focus on embedding a population health and preventive care approach to obesity and diabetes prevention and management. It will also focus on primary and secondary prevention approaches for adults and children to increase physical activity.
Led by Dr Jen Kok, Centre for Infectious Disease and Microbiology – Public Health at Western Sydney Local Health District, the stream will focus on resilient surveillance for respiratory viruses with human pandemic or epidemic potential.
Led by Professor Dharmintra Pasupathy from the University of Sydney, the stream will focus on preventive care, management of alcohol and substance use, and service interventions to prevent the primary causes of low birth weight.
All enquiries should be directed to MOH-PRSP@health.nsw.gov.au