
Taught vs Research Master’s: Funding, PhD Entry & an 8-Question Checklist
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Universities with open PhD positions in epidemiology in Australia include MONASH UNIVERSITY, University of Melbourne and University of Queensland.
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MONASH UNIVERSITY
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This PhD scholarship sits within Monash University’s evidence-based rheumatology research environment and the Australian and New Zealand Musculoskeletal Clinical Trials Network (ANZMUSC). The project focuses on the development, implementation, and evaluation of living clinical practice guidelines in rheumatology, an area that aims to keep recommendations current through continuous evidence surveillance, systematic reviewing, GRADE methodology, and digital guideline platforms. The successful cand...
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MONASH UNIVERSITY
Australia
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Wiser Healthcare at Monash University is offering a PhD scholarship within a new NHMRC-funded Centre of Research Excellence focused on strengthening health system sustainability and resilience. The project sits inside an internationally recognised Australian research collaboration that aims to improve the value, sustainability and equity of health care while supporting stronger outcomes for patients, practitioners, the public and the planet. The successful candidate will join the Wiser Healthcar...
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University of Melbourne
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Australia
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Research Degree Opportunity at the University of Melbourne : PhD in the epidemiology of school mental health, wellbeing and engagement . This project will use an epidemiological approach to study the distribution, determinants, and implications of school mental health , wellbeing , and engagement across Victorian schools. The research will link student and caregiver perspectives, drawing on Department of Education datasets to better understand population patterns, inequalities, and differences i...
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University of Queensland
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Australia
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📢 PhD Opportunity at the Australian Frailty Network (AFN). The project is part of the EMPOWER research program and will evaluate hospital avoidance services for older adults living with frailty across Metro South Health and Darling Downs Health . The aim is to build evidence for future models of care in frailty-focused health services research. Enrolment is through the University of Queensland , and RTP scholarship support is available for eligible full-time students through a competitive select...
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University of Melbourne
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Australia
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PhD opportunity at The University of Melbourne in strengthening anthelmintic stewardship and residue compliance in goats . This research degree project focuses on veterinary parasitology , pharmacology , molecular biology , bioinformatics , and epidemiology . The project addresses gastrointestinal nematodes (GINs) in goats, anthelmintic resistance, off-label drug use, residue violations, withholding periods, and export slaughter intervals. The PhD will include synthesising evidence on anthelmint...
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University of Melbourne
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Australia
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Research Degree Opportunity at the University of Melbourne Project title: Improving the formation of protective immunity against human viruses . This opportunity is in immunology and biochemistry/cell biology , with a focus on how CD4+ helper T cells , CD8+ killer T cells , B cells , and regulatory T cells (Tregs) contribute to long-lasting protective immunity against infectious disease and human viruses. The project is especially relevant to students interested in vaccine efficacy, immune memor...
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University of Melbourne
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Australia
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Research Degree Opportunity at the University of Melbourne for a PhD project titled Neighbourhood environment and health across childhood and into adulthood following extremely preterm birth . This project will examine how neighbourhood environmental exposures across childhood relate to health outcomes into adulthood, using data from the Victorian Infant Collaborative Study (VICS) . The cohort follows extremely preterm/ELBW and term-born individuals across multiple birth cohorts from infancy to ...
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University of Adelaide
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Adelaide University is promoting a large graduate research scholarship intake for 2027, with over 200 fully funded opportunities for PhD and MPhil candidates. The post says the scholarships are open across all academic disciplines , making this relevant for applicants in fields such as biology, computer science, chemistry, physics, environmental science, medical science, business, and education. Funding: fully funded support including tuition fees and a living stipend . Eligibility focus: the an...
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Estimated costs in Australia.
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![]() University Tuition Average PhD tuition per year | A$34.1k $22,000/yr |
![]() Clothing Basic clothing and seasonal needs per year | A$1.9k $1,200/yr |
![]() Books & Academic Supplies Textbooks, stationery, and academic materials per year | A$1.1k $700/yr |
![]() Groceries Basic food shopping for one student per year | A$4.5k $2,880/yr |
Estimates based on university averages and Numbeo
Associate Professor/Principal Research Fellow
University of Queensland
Australia
Global Health
Epidemiology
Population Health
Disease Transmission
Molecular Epidemiology
Associate Professor and NHMRC Principal Research Fellow
University of Sydney
Australia
Health Communication
Maternal And Child Health
Aboriginal Health
Human Sexuality
Covid-19
Has grant
Professor
UNSW Sydney
Australia
Epidemiology
Virology
Hiv
Antiretroviral Therapy
Sexual Health
University of Western Australia
Australia
Virology
Epidemiology
Pediatric
Immunization
Infectious Disease
University of Western Australia
Australia
Epidemiology
Virology
Respiratory Infection
Molecular Epidemiology
Disease Transmission
University of Melbourne
Australia
Epidemiology
Biostatistics
Cohort Study
Respiratory Medicine
Allergy Immunology

Monash Graduate Scholarship supports domestic and international students undertaking research master's or PhD study at Monash University in Australia, typically with a living-cost stipend and, in some cases, additional scholarship support.

The Research Training Program (RTP) supports higher degree by research students at Australian universities, typically for Master's by Research and PhD study. Funding and eligibility are administered by each participating university.

The CSIRO Industry PhD Program is a four-year Australian PhD training scheme linking universities, CSIRO and industry partners through applied research projects with scholarship support and industry engagement.
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