Translation research PhD fellowship program - call for students

Monash Partners is partnering with the Victorian Department of Health in the pilot of a translational research PhD fellowship program. 

In summary:

• $23,000 top-up funding will be provided per student per year for 3 years commencing from the 2022-23 financial year 
• 2 scholarships are available to support PhD students enrolled at Monash University, 1 in each of the following priority areas, which have been set by the Department of Health.
• Strengthening trust and engagement with populations at risk of COVID-19 and other diseases Objective: To understand the engagement of priority populations with COVID-19 interventions and the health system, to improve prevention and control of COVID-19 and other diseases. Research will focus on CALD and Aboriginal communities.
• Addressing sex and gender differences in healthcare Objective: To implement evidence-based approaches that address sex and gender differences in healthcare. Research could focus on disease outcomes (including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, orthopaedics, cancer, and stroke events), or value-based healthcare reform and funding models.

Enquiries to: Dr Angela Jones RN, PhD, Chief Operating Officer, Monash Partners Academic Health Science Centre angela.a.jones@monash.edu