Monash University’s Centre for Health Economics, located at the Caulfield campus, is offering a 4.5-year full-time PhD opportunity focused on health equity, access, and inequality for Australians with disability. This position is part of the Centre of Research Excellence in Achieving Health Equity for all Australians with Disability (AHEAD), a nationally significant initiative contributing to health and disability policy reforms. The Centre for Health Economics is renowned for its concentration of health economists and its impactful international research, making it the largest Health Economics PhD program in Australia and a leader in the Asia-Pacific region.

As a PhD student, you will join a vibrant research team working on themes such as disadvantage and health, global and environmental health economics, economic behaviour and incentives in health, and economic modelling of health policies and technologies. The project involves advanced quantitative research, including causal econometric analysis and predictive economic modelling, to evaluate the economic and distributional impacts of policy interventions across healthcare and disability service systems. You will collaborate closely with researchers, policymakers, and stakeholders to inform resource allocation, service design, and decision-making, translating complex empirical findings into actionable policy insights.

The Integrated PhD Program begins with a year of advanced coursework, research training, and a minor thesis as part of a Master of Commerce (MCom) degree. Upon meeting progression requirements, candidates advance to the PhD stage, which typically takes three and a half years and includes high-quality research training and career development, culminating in a written thesis. The program also offers opportunities for domestic and international conference travel and potential international research visits.

Graduates from the Centre for Health Economics have an excellent employment record, securing positions at leading universities and consulting firms worldwide, including the London School of Economics, University of Cambridge, University of Oxford, University of Illinois, University of York, University of Melbourne, Australian National University, Ernst & Young, the World Bank, and government health departments.

Applicants should hold an Honours degree, a 4-year Bachelor’s degree, or a Master’s degree with top marks and a research component in a relevant discipline such as health economics, labour economics, economics, or econometrics. Other quantitative disciplines like data science, mathematical statistics, actuarial science, public health, or psychology with strong statistical training are also considered. English language requirements apply as per Monash Business School guidelines.

Successful candidates will receive a generous scholarship covering tuition fees and a tax-free stipend of $39,000 AUD per annum (up to $49,000 AUD per annum for outstanding students), with additional financial support available through research and teaching assistance work. The application round is currently open, with a closing date of 1 February 2026. For further information, contact Professor Dennis Petrie or Dr Gozde Aydin. To apply, select 'Health Economics' as your area of specialisation and follow the Integrated PhD Program application process via the provided link.