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-------- Original Message -------- //Postgraduate Scholarship in Health Economics, Sydney University, Australia. Category: Postgraduate Scholarship Funding Body: University of Sydney, Australia Closing Date: 19/06/2009 Applications are invited for one or more full-time postgraduate scholarships leading to the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Public Health. Suitably qualified candidates will have Hons degree, or equivalent, in economics. The scholarships are supported by a National Health and Medical Research Council Capacity Building Grant that focuses on using health economics to strengthen ties between evidence, policy and practice for the prevention and treatment of chronic disease. The research will involve use of one or more large clinical and administrative data sets containing individual level information on costs, outcomes and quality of life of people with chronic diseases such diabetes. There is scope for the successful applicant to conduct additional fieldwork in the course of their research to collect supplementary data. Strong quantitative skills and/or a demonstrated interest in health economics would be an advantage. Applicants should also have an interest in the wider policy implications of their research. The scholarship is valued at $26,359 per annum (tax exempt) and may be renewed for up to three years. Applicants must be Australian citizens, Australian permanent residents or New Zealand citizens. For further information, contact Associate Prof Philip Clarke (Email: [log in to unmask]). Applications, including curriculum vitae, a copy of an academic transcript, a statement of up to 500 words indicating research interests, proof of citizenship or permanent residency and the names and contact details of at least two referees should be sent to Associate Professor Philip Clarke, School of Public Health (A27), The University of Sydney NSW 2006. Philip Clarke, B.Ec. M.Ec PhD (ANU) Senior Research Fellow School of Public Health Room 128B Edward Ford Building (A27) The University of Sydney NSW 2006 Australia Phone: +61 2 9351 5424 Fax: +61 2 9351 7420 [log in to unmask]