This PhD scholarship at Monash University offers a unique opportunity to investigate the impacts of firm closures and layoffs on workers and families, focusing on the intersection of labour economics, health economics, industrial organisation, and public policy. The project aims to generate comprehensive, population-level evidence on how firms manage economic crises and how these responses affect health, employment, and wellbeing outcomes for individuals and families. Using linked employer–employee administrative data and advanced econometric methods, the research will produce insights relevant to labour-market policy, family services, and social protection systems. The successful candidate will join the Centre for Health Economics, a leading research group within the Monash Business School in Melbourne, Australia. The Centre is renowned for its expertise in health economics and offers the largest Health Economics PhD program in Australia. As part of the CHE Integrated PhD Program, students receive rigorous training in advanced health economics, econometrics, and related studies. The program begins with one year of advanced coursework and research training, including a minor thesis packaged into a Master of Commerce (MCom) degree. Upon meeting the requirements, candidates progress to the PhD research stage, which typically takes three and a half years and culminates in a written thesis on the outlined topic. Supervision will be provided by Associate Professor Sonja de New and Professor Dennis Petrie, with opportunities to collaborate with leading academics from the University of Melbourne, University of Michigan, and Free University of Amsterdam. The research team is highly collaborative, and students will benefit from domestic and international research visits and conference travel. Applicants should have completed an Honours degree, a four-year Bachelor’s degree, or a Master’s degree with excellent results and a research component in economics, econometrics, or a related quantitative discipline. Strong empirical skills and an interest in applied economics, microeconometrics, labour economics, industrial organisation, health economics, or public policy are essential. Candidates from other quantitative fields such as data science, mathematical statistics, actuarial science, public health, or psychology are also encouraged to apply if they possess strong quantitative skills and an interest in causal inference. English language requirements apply as per Monash Business School guidelines. The scholarship covers full tuition fees and provides a tax-free stipend of $39,000 AUD per annum, with up to $49,000 AUD per annum available for outstanding students. Additional financial support is offered through research and teaching assistance work. Graduates from the Centre for Health Economics have excellent employment prospects, with alumni securing positions at leading universities, consulting firms, and international organisations. Applications are open for the program commencing in July/August 2026, with the deadline set for 1 February 2026. For application details, select 'Health Economics' as your area of specialisation and follow the Integrated PhD Program application process. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews with the supervisory team. For project-related enquiries, contact Associate Professor Sonja de New at [email protected]. For application procedure questions, contact [email protected]. Monash University is committed to supporting a diverse workforce and acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land on which its campuses are located.

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.

This PhD scholarship at Monash University’s Centre for Health Economics offers a unique opportunity to investigate the impacts of firm closures and layoffs on workers and their families. The project sits at the intersection of labour economics, health economics, industrial organisation, and public policy, aiming to generate comprehensive, population-level evidence on how firms manage economic crises and how these decisions affect health, employment, and wellbeing outcomes for individuals and families. As a successful candidate, you will join a highly collaborative research team employing linked employer–employee administrative data, including healthcare use data, and advanced econometric methods to produce causal evidence. Your research will directly inform labour-market policy, family services, and social protection systems, providing insights relevant to national policy debates and advancing academic knowledge in applied microeconomics and related fields. Supervision will be provided by Associate Professor Sonja de New and Professor Dennis Petrie, with opportunities to collaborate with leading academics from the University of Melbourne, University of Michigan, and Free University of Amsterdam. The Centre for Health Economics is renowned for its concentration of health economists and its impactful international research across themes such as disadvantage and health, global and environmental health economics, economic behaviour in health, and modelling of health policies and technologies. The scholarship covers full tuition fees and provides a tax-free stipend of $39,000 AUD per annum, with up to $49,000 AUD per annum available for outstanding students. Additional financial support is offered through research and teaching assistance work. The program is a 4.5-year Integrated PhD, beginning with one year of advanced coursework and research training (including a minor thesis as part of a Master of Commerce), followed by the PhD research component. Candidates will benefit from rigorous training in health economics, econometrics, and related studies, as well as opportunities for domestic and international research visits and conference travel. Applicants should have completed an Honours degree, a four-year Bachelor’s degree, or a Master’s degree with excellent results and a research component in economics, econometrics, or a related quantitative discipline. Strong empirical and quantitative skills are essential, and a background or interest in applied economics, microeconometrics, labour economics, industrial organisation, health economics, or public policy is highly valued. Candidates from other quantitative disciplines such as data science, mathematical statistics, actuarial science, public health, or psychology with strong quantitative skills and an interest in causal inference are also encouraged to apply. English language requirements apply as per Monash Business School guidelines. Graduates from the Centre for Health Economics have a strong track record of employment in leading universities, consulting firms, and international organisations, 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. The application round is currently open for commencement in July/August 2026, with applications closing on Sunday, 1 February 2026, 11:55 pm AEDT. For application details, select 'Health Economics' as your area of specialisation and follow the Integrated PhD Program application process via the provided link. For project-related enquiries, contact Associate Professor Sonja de New at [email protected].

The Centre for Health Economics at Monash Business School is offering a 4.5-year Integrated PhD opportunity focused on Health Equity, Access, and Inequality, particularly for Australians with disability. This project is aligned with the Centre of Research Excellence in Achieving Health Equity for all Australians with Disability (AHEAD) and aims to contribute to nationally significant health and disability policy reforms. The successful candidate will engage in data-driven, policy-relevant research using advanced quantitative methods, including causal econometric analysis and predictive economic modelling, to evaluate the economic and distributional impacts of policy interventions across healthcare and disability service systems. As part of the Integrated PhD Program, students begin with advanced coursework, research training, and a minor thesis leading to a Master of Commerce (MCom) degree in the first year. Upon meeting progression requirements, candidates advance to the PhD stage, which involves high-quality research training, career development, and the completion of a written thesis over approximately three and a half years. The program offers opportunities for domestic and international conference travel and potential international research visits, supporting research with real-world impact. The Centre for Health Economics is renowned globally for its expertise in health economics and policy analysis, hosting the largest Health Economics PhD program in Australia and the highest concentration of health economists in the Asia-Pacific region. Research themes include disadvantage and health, global and environmental health economics, economic behaviour and incentives in health, and economic modelling of health policies and technologies. Graduates from the Centre have secured positions at leading universities and organizations 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. Candidates from other quantitative backgrounds, including data science, mathematical statistics, actuarial science, public health, or psychology with strong statistical training, are also encouraged to apply. English language requirements must be met as specified by Monash Business School. Successful candidates will receive a generous scholarship covering full tuition fees and a tax-free stipend of $39,000 AUD per annum, with up to $49,000 AUD per annum available for outstanding students. Additional financial support is offered through research and teaching assistance work. The application round is currently open for program commencement in July/August 2026, with applications closing on Sunday, 1 February 2026, 11:55pm AEDT. For further information, prospective applicants may 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. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to meet with the supervisory team to discuss mutual fit for the project.