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Public Policy Professors and Supervisors in Australia
Professors in public policy in australia
845 professors found
Professor of Public Policy
University of Melbourne
Australia
Research Interests
Public Policy
Public Administration
Policy And Governance
Policy Studies
Design Thinking
University of Queensland
Australia
Research Interests
Health Communication
Public Policy
Advocacy
Public Health
Public Opinion Research
University of Western Australia
Australia
Research Interests
Public Policy
Health Economics
Policy And Governance
Immunization
Health Policy
Lecturer
University of Melbourne
Australia
Research Interests
Public Policy
Public Administration
Innovation Policy
Policy And Governance
Implementation Science
The University of Sydney Law SchoolThe University of Sydney
Australia
Research Interests
Public Administration
Public Policy
Food Policy
Policy And Governance
Municipal Governance
University of Queensland
Australia
Research Interests
Public Policy
Public Administration
Policy And Governance
Stakeholder Perspective
Innovation Policy
Professor
UNSW Sydney
Australia
Research Interests
Special Education
Psychiatry
Disabilities
Social Inclusion
Learning Disabilities
Charles Darwin University
Australia
Research Interests
Health Communication
Health Economics
Smoking Cessation
Health Literacy
Aboriginal Health
Associate Professor (Public Policy)
University of Queensland
Australia
Research Interests
Public Policy
Public Administration
Policy And Governance
Multilevel Governance
Pandemic Response
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La Trobe University
Australia
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2 weeks ago
La Trobe University is offering a joint PhD scholarship with Sheffield Hallam University for candidates interested in research across biomechanics, neuromechanics, sports science, industrial engineering, operations research, economics/finance, supply chain modelling, and quantitative decision support . The post includes multiple project options, including: - Neuromechanical Adaptations to Load Carriage Exposure (movement analysis, injury prevention, military training, load carriage biomechanics)...
Sports Science
Injury Prevention
Agriculture
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2 weeks ago
University of Sydney
Top university
Australia
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2 weeks ago
Top university
Fully funded Research Training Program (RTP) International Scholarship at the University of Sydney in Australia . This opportunity is open to Higher Degree by Research candidates across all faculties , and the post specifically mentions PhD and research Master's study. The scholarship includes a stipend of $44,293 and full tuition coverage , making it a strong option for international applicants seeking doctoral or research-master's funding. Eligibility highlights: admission to a PhD or research...
2 weeks ago
Brenda Gannon
The University of Queensland
Australia
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4 months ago
PhD scholarship opportunity in economics at The University of Queensland , based in the School of Economics and linked to an ARC DECRA project led by Associate Professor David Smerdon . The project sits at the intersection of applied microeconometrics , behavioural economics , health economics , and quantitative research on decision-making and cognitive performance . The research agenda examines how sleep, exercise, diet, and environmental conditions shape real-world behaviour using de-identifie...
Computer Science
Data Science
Behavioral Economics
+11 more
4 months ago
Living costs in Australia
Estimated costs in Australia.
MonthlyYearly | Australia |
|---|---|
 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
Popular professors
Senior Lecturer, Scientia Fellow
UNSW Sydney
Australia
Research Interests
Public Policy
Health Economics
Smoking Cessation
Tobacco Control
Regulation
Associate Professor at University of Canberra
University of Canberra
Australia
Research Interests
Environmental Politics
Global Governance
Political Ecology
Democracy Studies
Policy And Governance
Associate Professor
University of Melbourne
Australia
Research Interests
Environmental Sustainability
Climate Science
Urban Ecology
Sustainable Architecture
Carbon Management
Opportunities these professors hire for
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MONASH UNIVERSITY
Australia
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New Today
Top university
Just Landed
This PhD project sits within the ARC Research Hub for Value-Added Processing of Underutilised Carbon Waste (VAPUCW), an interdisciplinary and industry-connected research environment focused on turning underutilised carbon resources into valuable products and supporting the transition to a circular economy. The project examines the public policy and governance dimensions of Australia’s move toward circularity, with specific attention to carbon upcycling and emerging chemical recycling technologie...
Environmental Science
Sociology
Political Science
+5 more
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Deakin University
Closing soon
Australia
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3 weeks ago
Closing soon
Deakin University is advertising a Research Fellow position based in Burwood, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia . The role sits within The Evidence Exchange and focuses on public health policy , health equity , corporate governance , and research translation aimed at changing economic and commercial systems to better promote health and equity. The successful candidate will initiate, design, and conduct high-quality research and scholarship, support applications for external competitive funding, and...
Corporate Governance
Public Policy
Business
+3 more
3 weeks ago
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