Martyn Kirk

Master of Philosophy in Applied Epidemiology (MAE) at the Australian National University (ANU) is a 22-month full-time research degree and Australia’s Field Epidemiology Training Program (FETP). The program focuses on applied epidemiology, public health, infectious disease control, outbreak investigation, surveillance, epidemiological study design, and One Health-oriented work in field placements. The MAE places students in government health departments, public health units, or research institutes, where they work on real-world public health problems under field and academic supervision. The program is TEPHINET-accredited and is designed for students interested in careers in public health, health security, communicable disease control, and epidemiology leadership in Australia and internationally. A featured scholarship is available for students in Australian placements: a tax-free full-time scholarship of $66,908 per annum in 2026, increasing to $69,049 in 2027 on a pro rata basis of scholarship duration. The flyer also notes fortnightly payments and a 22-month duration. The program page additionally mentions a scholarship amount of $69,049 in 2027 with an increase in 2028 to $71,396 per annum. Eligibility highlights include health-related qualifications and relevant experience. For field placements in Australia, applicants must be an Australian citizen or Australian permanent resident. The program page states that applications for the 2027-2028 cohort open on 1 June 2026, with the application portal opening on 21 May and applications closing on 22 July 2026. An information session is scheduled for 21 May. Contact: [email protected]. The program is hosted by the National Centre for Epidemiology and Population Health at ANU.