Flinders University 2022 PhD Enterprise Scholarship: Health Economics/Health Services Research

Improve the Australian health system with impactful PhD research co-funded by Flinders University and the Commission  on Excellence and Innovation in Health, South Australia. The Commission on Excellence and Innovation in Health (CEIH) is the government agency responsible for inno­va­tion in health­care in South Aus­tralia. This means the candidate will gain academic and health service experience, whilst undertaking research with direct relevance to the real-world delivery of health care.

·         Receive a $28,854 (2022 full-time rate, indexed annually) per annum scholarship tax free, for up to 3.5 years.

·         Apply your research skills during an internship with the Commission on Excellence and Innovation in Health.

Flinders University and the CEIH are offering a PhD Enterprise Scholarship to undertake research to develop framework or guidance on how economic evidence should be generated during the evaluation of innovative health technologies for precision medicine. In countries such Australia, economic evidence is one of the key inputs for government decisions regarding the public funding and pricing of new health technologies. Although, over the past few years, there has been a rapid growth of economic evaluations of precision medicine interventions, there are identified methodological challenges for economic evaluation in precision medicine evidence. Bringing significant industry experience to the project (CEIH) and complementary research strengths (Flinders University), we are seeking innovative solutions to this challenging area of research through this PhD study.    

• Table of Content
• About Flinders University
• Flinders PhD Enterprise Scholarship: Health Economics/Health Services Research
• Aim and Benefits of Flinders PhD Enterprise Scholarship: Health Economics/Health Services Research
• Requirements for Flinders PhD Enterprise Scholarship: Health Economics/Health Services Research Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Flinders University

Flinders University is a public university in Adelaide, South Australia. Founded in 1966, it was named in honour of navigator Matthew Flinders, who explored and surveyed the South Australian coastline in the early 19th century. Flinders is a verdant university[citation needed] and a member of the Innovative Research Universities (IRU) Group and ranks in the 10-16 bracket in Australia and 36th in the world of those established less than 50 years. Academically, the university pioneered a cross-disciplinary approach to education, and its faculties of medicine and the humanities are ranked amon... continue reading

Flinders PhD Enterprise Scholarship: Health Economics/Health Services Research

Aim and Benefits of Flinders PhD Enterprise Scholarship: Health Economics/Health Services Research

This PhD Enterprise Scholarship offers:

• $28,854 (2022 full-time rate, indexed annually) per annum tax free, for up to 3.5 years
• Access to academic and industry expertise through joint supervision
• A supportive environment to learn leading-edge research methods and become an expert in your area
• The opportunity to manage a complex research project and respond innovatively to challenges
• A collaborative research community where you can enhance your skills and build your network to progress your research career.

Requirements for Flinders PhD Enterprise Scholarship: Health Economics/Health Services Research Qualification

To be eligible for a PhD Enterprise Scholarship you will need:

• to be an Australian citizen, New Zealand citizen, an Australian permanent resident or have, or are eligible to apply for, a relevant international visa; and
• meet Flinders University PhD admission requirements – an Australian Honours degree Class 1 or 2A or equivalent qualification (at least AQF Level 8), or evidence of equivalent research experience, such as refereed publications or significant experience as a lead researcher; and
• Any other eligibility criteria relevant to the industry partner/research project (eg have or able to apply for a National Police Criminal History Check)

It is desirable for applicants to also have:

• Experience in economic evaluation  
• Knowledge about the Australian health system and health technology assessment (HTA)
• Engaging with stakeholders 

Please note that the scholarship applications may close earlier than advertised if a successful awardee is selected.  The start date of the project will be decided in consultation with the project lead, with expectation that the successful awardee will commence as soon as practicable and preferably in 2022.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

Complete the attached Higher Degree by Research Scholarship Application Form, send your application with supporting documentation via email at: [email protected]

For more details, visit Flinders University website.