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PhD Scholarship in Health Services Research

18/12/2011 3:42:42 PM

The Health Services Research Centre in the School of Government has a three year PhD scholarship available to support statistical or economic analyses in health services research. A topic will be agreed with the successful candidate but could include analyses of existing data sets on health services utilisation, nutrition and physical activity, or mental health.

 

Purpose of Award
To further develop capability in health services research, with an emphasis on statistical and economics skill development and analyses.
Selection criteria
Masters degree in statistics, economics or a relevant degree.
Some experience in working with large data sets.
An interest in health services research.
Successful Applicants will have a proven record of academic ability and the potential to benefit from the proposed course of study.

 

Number of awards offered
One

 

Value

$25,000 stipend for three years plus fees

Tenure of award

Scholarships will be awarded as tenable for 3 years. The second and third year's funding will be dependent progress. 

Closing dates for applications

March 1, 2012 to the Faculty of Graduate Research and Health Services Research Centre

 

 

Applications
Please contact Jacqueline or Jaiki below to discuss a potential topic prior to the closing date.
Applications should be in the form of a letter, setting out:
- Your qualifications (include a copy of your academic transcript)
- Experience in economics, statistics or similar area
- Your interest in health services research
- A proposed topic
- Future career plans
- Names and contact details of three referees
- Note that you also need to formally apply for admission to the PhD programme through the Faculty of Graduate Research

 

Enquiries
Associate Professor Jacqueline Cumming, 463 6567 or jackie.cumming@vuw.ac.nz
Dr Jaiki Desai, 463 6592 or jaiki.desai@vuw.ac.nz

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