PhD Scholarship

Western Sydney University and the Australian Centre for Integration of Oral Health (ACIOH) are advertising a PhD scholarship opportunity in Diabetes and Oral Health. The project sits within a national centre focused on integrated oral health research and aims to make a real-world impact at the intersection of diabetes, oral health, policy, and practice.

The announcer is Prof Ajesh George, Co-Founder and Director of ACIOH at Western Sydney University. The post invites applicants to join a dynamic, multidisciplinary team and highlights collaboration with leading experts and national partners. The broader ACIOH materials emphasize student achievement, research translation, and engagement with industry and policy makers.

Research focus: diabetes, oral health, integrated healthcare, public health, health promotion, oral health outcomes, and research translation. This is a student-oriented research opportunity rather than a job, and it is explicitly a PhD scholarship.

Funding: the post highlights a tax-free stipend of $35,188 AUD per year plus annual support for research costs, conferences, and professional development. The linked university scholarship page indicates that project scholarships may also include additional benefits, and some projects can include tuition fee waivers depending on eligibility and track record.

Eligibility: the post says applicants should have research-related qualifications and experience, with a preferred background in public health, oral health, nursing, allied health, medicine, or health promotion. The university scholarship page also shows that project scholarships are intended for higher degree research candidates undertaking a predefined project.

How to apply: use the Western Sydney University scholarships page linked in the post, review the project details, and follow the application instructions. For questions, contact Prof Ajesh George at [email protected].

Application window: the post does not give a specific deadline for the ACIOH scholarship. The linked university page is a current scholarships listing, so applicants should apply as soon as possible.