Important application deadlines for doctors planning GP training in Australia: FSP and AGPT intake dates 2026
Introduction
Planning to start GP training in Australia in 2026? You’ve gotta get ready way ahead of time. The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) provides two big routes: the Australian General Practice Training Program (AGPT) and the Fellowship Support Program (FSP). If you miss their strict deadlines, you could face delays of several months, or even until the following year.
The key dates for applying to AGPT and FSP in 2026 will determine your entry into their programs for 2027. This includes hitting up the right times for the National Entry Assessment, waiting out for offers, and starting your training when offered.
For the AGPT 2027 round, you’ll need to submit applications in 2026. Typically, AGPT applications usually become available from March to April. Training spots are then up for grabs across different regions and pathways during the main intake round.. Additional intake rounds may also occur depending on the availability of remaining training places.
2027 AGPT Main Application Round
For doctors applying in 2026 to start AGPT training in 2027, the main RACGP AGPT application intake opens on:
| Activity | Date |
|---|---|
| Applications open | 10.00 am AEDT Tuesday 3 March 2026 |
| Applications close | 11.30 pm AEST Tuesday 14 April 2026 |
| Priority preferencing supporting documents due | 11.30 pm AEST Tuesday 28 April 2026 |
| Eligibility outcomes released | By 5.00 pm AEST Tuesday 12 May 2026 |
| National entry assessment booking and preference change period | Wednesday 13 May – Wednesday 20 May 2026 |
| National entry assessment dates | Sunday 24 May, Wednesday 27 May or Saturday 30 May 2026 |
| Offer outcomes released | By 5.00 pm AEST Wednesday 24 June 2026 |
| Offer acceptance and fee payment deadline | 11.30 pm AEST Wednesday 1 July 2026 |
| Semester 1 training start | Monday 1 February 2027 |
| Semester 2 training start | Monday 2 August 2027 |
The main AGPT application process is the most important because applications for all 2027 training positions are available during this period.
2027 AGPT Second Application Process
RACGP has also launched a second AGPT application process for entry in 2027. However, this process is only for limited positions, and positions may not be available in all regions or training pathways.
| Activity | Date |
|---|---|
| Applications open | 10.00 am AEST Tuesday 7 July 2026 |
| Applications close | 11.30 pm AEST Tuesday 28 July 2026 |
| Priority preferencing supporting documents due | 11.30 pm AEST Tuesday 11 August 2026 |
| Eligibility outcomes released | By 5.00 pm AEST Tuesday 11 August 2026 |
| National entry assessment booking and preference change period | Wednesday 12 August – Wednesday 19 August 2026 |
| National entry assessment dates | Saturday 22 August or Wednesday 26 August 2026 |
| Offer outcomes released | By 5.00 pm AEST Monday 21 September 2026 |
| Offer acceptance and fee payment deadline | 11.30 pm AEST Tuesday 29 September 2026 |
| Semester 1 training start | Monday 1 February 2027 |
| Semester 2 training start | Monday 2 August 2027 |
RACGP FSP 2026.2 Intake
The Fellowship Support Program (FSP) is a self-funded RACGP training program designed to provide support to doctors working towards Fellowship. RACGP states that applications for the FSP open twice a year, and there are two intakes annually.
The key dates for the 2026.2 FSP intake are as follows:
| Activity | Date |
|---|---|
| Applications open | 10.00 am AEDT Tuesday 13 January 2026 |
| Applications close | 11.59 pm AEDT Thursday 5 February 2026 |
| Supervisor accreditation EOI deadline | 11.59 pm AEDT Thursday 5 February 2026 |
| Ahpra confirmation of change in training site/supervisor deadline | 11.59 pm AEDT Monday 2 March 2026 |
| Eligibility outcome | By 5.00 pm AEDT Wednesday 11 March 2026 |
| National entry assessment booking window | Thursday 12 March – Wednesday 18 March 2026 |
| National entry assessment dates | Sunday 22 March or Wednesday 25 March 2026 |
| Offer outcome | By 5.00 pm AEST Monday 20 April 2026 |
| Training commencement | Monday 6 July 2026 |
From the 2026.2 FSP intake onward, all FSP applicants are required to complete the RACGP National Entrance Assessment. RACGP describes it as an online situational judgement test that assesses responses to interpersonal and professional dilemmas using critical reasoning and social interpretation.
RACGP FSP 2027.1 intake: Applications will open in 2026
Doctors planning ahead should also pay attention to the 2027.1 FSP intake, as applications for this intake will open in mid-2026.
| Activity | Date |
|---|---|
| Applications open | 10.00 am AEST Tuesday 2 June 2026 |
| Applications close | 11.30 pm AEST Tuesday 23 June 2026 |
| Evidence for change in general registration status deadline | 11.30 pm AEST Monday 3 August 2026 |
| Eligibility outcomes | By 5.00 pm Tuesday 11 August 2026 |
| National entry assessment booking period | Wednesday 12 August – Wednesday 19 August 2026 |
| National entry assessment dates | Saturday 22 August or Wednesday 26 August 2026 |
| Offer outcomes released | By 5.00 pm AEST Tuesday 22 September 2026 |
| Offer acceptance and fee payment deadline | 11.30 pm AEST Tuesday 29 September 2026 |
| Training start date | Monday 4 January 2027 |
RACGP states that from 2027.1 onward, the FSP will have a new structure, education model, and entry requirements, with greater upfront support and better alignment with RACGP educational frameworks.
AGPT vs FSP: Which intake should you prepare for?
The AGPT program, funded by the government, is a key path for those looking to get structured general practice training through either RACGP or ACRRM. For RACGP AGPT, remember that the main application window for 2026 runs from March 3 to April 14, 2026.
The FSP, which is self-funded and through RACGP, suits doctors already in general practice, like non-VR doctors and IMGs, who want a structured way to earn fellowship credentials. This pathway comes with its own set of rules for eligibility, training sites, supervisors, and assessments.
If you’re aiming to start GP training in 2026, keep these dates handy:
- FSP 2026.2, applications were available from January 13 and had to be in by February 5, 2026. Training then kicks off on July 6, 2026.
- AGPT 2027 Main Intake: Applications opened on 3 March 2026 and closed on 14 April 2026.
- AGPT 2027 Second Intake: Applications opened on 7 July 2026 and closed on 28 July 2026, but places are limited.
- FSP 2027.1 opened applications on 2 June 2026 and closed them on 23 June 2026, with training set to start on 4 January 2027.
Prospective fellows should prepare ahead of time. Make sure you check eligibility, collect needed documents, and know all the procedures. Don’t forget to prep for the National Entry Assessment too. Missing deadlines can seriously hold up your fellowship process, so stay on top of things.