These scholarships are offered to higher degree research students to undertake a Master of Philosophy or Doctor of Philosophy in the field of public health, laboratory and clinical investigation of population health in Tropical Northern Australia.
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Summary
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Benefits
$33,500 per year plus $5,000 project expenses. The payments will be made as a fortnightly stipend.
Requirements
- Are commencing, or in the process of applying for, a Master of Philosophy (MPhil) or Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) at JCU; and
- Have a primary or secondary supervisor based in JCU’s Discipline of Public Health; and
- Have a research project related to public health, laboratory and clinical investigations of population health; and
- An significant element of the research project focusses on the Mackay and central Queensland region; and
- Meet JCU’s admission requirements for MPhil or PhD degree.
Application Documents
- A cover letter; and
- An up-to-date CV; and
- Full academic transcript; and
- A research summary (up to two pages) including project background, proposed methodology and relevance to Mackay region; and
- Details of two referees (email/address/contact number).
Application Deadline
September 29, 2025How To Apply
Are you qualified and interested in this opportunity? Kindly go to
James Cook University on www.jcu.edu.au to apply
- Discuss this opportunity with your supervisor/s (or potential supervisor) from the Discipline of Public Health to ascertain if the Mackay-based elements are suitably significant/comprehensive;
- The adviser may contact A/Prof Sue Devine to discuss the opportunity further and confirm that the potential project meets the scholarship requirements;
- Once your supervisor has confirmed that the project is suitable for this scholarship, you may submit an application.
For more information, kindly visit James Cook University scholarship webpage.
