PhD project - Co-designing culturally relevant end of life care in cancer
Scholarship program
PhD, full-time; Domestic applicants only (Australian citizens or permanent residents, or New Zealand citizens)
Department
Australian Institute of Health Innovation (AIHI), Centre for Health Systems and Safety Research (CHSSR)
Project name
Co-designing culturally relevant end of life care in cancer
Project description
End of life care preferences are influenced by culture, personal context and faith. Through this research, you will have the opportunity to work within a team of health service researchers who are using novel co-design methods with people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and their clinicians to tackle known deficits in end-of-life care planning in cancer services.
The mixed-methods research program will adapt existing resources to make them suitable for use with diverse consumers and relevant to the needs of cancer clinicians to guide end-of-life communication and planning. The program also provides an opportunity to develop skills in co-design, co-production and implementation science methods. The candidate will develop an original aspect of the study, selecting their focus from a range of areas relevant to the wider program of work.
We highly encourage those with strong backgrounds in health services research, psychology, oncology, clinical practice, or public health to get in contact to discuss this opportunity. Those from backgrounds traditionally underrepresented in research are encouraged to apply.
Other important information
Availability
This scholarship is available to eligible candidates to undertake a direct entry 3-year PhD program.
Closing date:
28/02/2021
Allocation number
20224381
Scholarship Components
The scholarship is comprised of a Tuition Fee Offset and a Living Allowance Stipend. The value and tenure of the scholarship is a “MQRES” full-time stipend rate of $28,854 per annum (in 2022 tax exempt for up to 3 years - indexed annually).
How to apply:
Please confirm your suitability before applying by contacting Associate Professor Reema Harrison (see below).
New applicants to Macquarie University:
- MUST complete the Online HDR Candidature and Scholarship Application via the Online Application System and arrange for two academic referee reports to be submitted to the Higher Degree Research Office.
- MUST indicate the allocation number under the scholarship details question
To be eligible for a scholarship, applicants are expected to have a record of excellent academic performance and preferably, additional relevant research experience and/or peer-reviewed research activity in line with the University’s scholarship rating guidelines. Refer to the Rating Scholarship Applicants section for more information about these guidelines.
Macquarie University will advise the successful applicant of entitlements at the time of scholarship offer.
Please quote the allocation number on your application.
Contact details for this project:
Associate Professor Reema Harrison
(02) 9850 2425