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May 28, 2010
Postgraduate Scholarship in Health Economics: University of Sydney
Location: Sydney, Australia
Closing Date: Friday 28th of May 2009
Applications are invited for one or more full-time postgraduate scholarships leading to the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Public Health. Suitably qualified candidates will have an Honours degree, or equivalent, in economics, or postgraduate qualifications in health economics. The scholarships are supported by a National Health and Medical Research Council Capacity Building Grant that focuses on using health economics to strengthen ties between evidence, policy and practice for the prevention and treatment of chronic disease. A component of the research will involve use of one or more large clinical and administrative data sets containing individual level information on costs, outcomes and quality of life of people with chronic conditions such diabetes or kidney disease. There may also be scope during the PhD to conduct additional fieldwork to collect supplementary data. Strong quantitative skills and/or a demonstrated interest in health economics would be seen as an advantage. Applicants should also have an interest in the wider policy implications of their research. The scholarship is valued at $30,000 per annum (tax exempt) and may be renewed for up to three years. Applicants will be based either at the George Institute of International Health or the Sydney School of Public Health, University of Sydney, Australia for the duration of the scholarship
For further information, contact Associate Prof Philip Clarke (Preferably by e-mail: philip.clarke@sydney.edu.au). Applications, including a copy of the curriculum vitae, a copy of an academic transcript, a statement of up to 500 words indicating research interests, proof of citizenship or permanent residency, the names and contact details of at least two referees should be sent to Associate Professor Philip Clarke, Sydney School of Public Health (A27), The University of Sydney NSW 2006, Australia.
