PhD Scholarship in Health Economics
Faculty of Business and Economics, The University of Melbourne

The Department of Economics and Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic and Social Research at the University of Melbourne wishes to fill three PhD scholarships in Health Economics, commencing February 2011.

Applicants must have a first class (H1 equivalent) undergraduate degree in economics with honours and/or a masters degree, and with a focus on applied microeconometrics, health economics or labour economics. A dynamic and supportive research environment exists with a strong group of 24 economists working in health.

PhD topics would be in the following areas:

• the social and economic determinants of health and wellbeing (Prof. Michael Shields: [email protected]);
• health, education and development or the determinants and consequences of risky health behaviors (A/Prof. Jenny Williams: [email protected]); and
• the economics of the health care system (Prof. Anthony Scott: [email protected]).

Applications for a place can be made at any time, but applicants must submit their application by 31 October 2010 (for entry to Semester One in February 2011) in order to be considered for a scholarship. Scholarships include a living allowance and fee remission. The successful student may also be eligible to receive additional funds through teaching and research assistant activities.

Further details of how to apply are at: www.gsbe.unimelb.edu.au/research/

Those interested should contact Prof. Michael Shields, or A/Prof. Jenny Williams, or Prof. Anthony Scott.