USQ Health Economics PhD Scholarship

The School of Business at the University of Southern Queensland (USQ), Australia is offering two USQ Research Training Program (RTP), Health Economics PhD scholarships to carry out research that will contribute to the health economics program of the Applied Economics and Policy Analysis research group.

The health economics program is focused on the application of economic theory to problems of non-communicable diseases and the development of innovative policy interventions. Topic areas of interest include cardiovascular disease, obesity and diabetes, chronic disease management, mental health, cancer as well as ageing generally. A particular focus is on regional and remote areas in line with our links with the Health and Wellbeing program within the Institute for Resilient Regions (IRR). The IRR is one of three USQ research institutes.

The USQ RTP, Health Economics PhD Scholarship carries a stipend (living allowance) of $30 000 per annum. Payments are made on a fortnightly basis over the year.

In addition, the successful applicant will have their tuition fees funded for the standard duration of the PhD. Domestic students (Australian or New Zealand citizens, or Australian Permanent residents) will normally be allocated a RTP Fees Offset place that covers the payment of tuition fees. Alternatively, international students will be allocated a USQ RTP Tuition Fees Scholarship.

The maximum period of tenure of an award is three years. Periods of study already undertaken towards the degree will be deducted from the period of tenure.

To be eligible applicants must:

not hold a qualification regarded by the USQ to be equivalent to a PhD;
have a qualification regarded by USQ to be equivalent, or at higher level to a Bachelor Degree with First Class Honours;
be eligible to be enrolled, full-time on-campus in a PhD at the USQ;
not be a sponsored student receiving similar funding from their Government, or other organisations;
not be in receipt of similar funding from the Australian Government.

These scholarships would suit someone with an economics background and experience in econometrics and socio-economic policy analysis. A range of quantitative backgrounds are potentially suitable such as econometrics, data analysis and economic modelling. Good knowledge of STATA/Eviews or any suitable statistical software and an application of economics and econometrics to policy issues are required.

Conditions

Applications including all supporting documentation must be received by the closing date.

Scholarships are not transferable to other students in any circumstances.

The scholarship will be forfeited if the recipient cancels his or her enrolment in the program, or fails to enroll.

Subject to student visa conditions, a student is permitted to undertake paid work however this must not interfere with the student's study program.

The Australian Commonwealth Government’s contribution to program fees and stipend must be acknowledged on all published material relating to a research project via a statement identifying the support received through the RTP.

The USQ Health Economics PhD Scholarship will be awarded on the basis of academic merit and alignment with the above research topics.

Before applying applicants should contact Associate Professor Khorshed Alam (khorshed.alam@unisq.edu.au; +61 7 4631 1291) or Professor Jeff Gow (gowj@unisq.edu.au; +61 7 4631 2617) and submit a copy of their CV, initial research proposal (max. 2 pages) including an identification of the problem, a brief review of relevant literature, and an outline of proposed research methodology.

If the above supervisors support your application please scan and forward as one PDF attachment the following documentation to orgsadmin@unisq.edu.au.

USQ RTP Health Economics PhD scholarship application form (DOC 85KB);
a detailed Preliminary Thesis Topic Proposal form (DOC 28KB) relating to the above topic;
a curriculum vitae;
education qualifications (testamur and academic transcripts for all undergraduate and postgraduate awards);
a two page summary of your research interests and experiences;
documentation confirming citizenship;
a list of any research publications.

The Office of Research Graduate Studies (ORGS) also recommends that applicants commence the admission process. For admission instructions, please refer to how to apply. For your scholarship application to be assessed, scanned copies of the above documentation must be forwarded as one attachment to the ORGS: orgsadmin@unisq.edu.au.

Applications closed.