If you want to gain valuable training in nutrition science, food policy, public health law, epidemiology, clinical trials, and population-based modeling. The George Institute for Global Health is inviting you to apply for the PhD Scholarship in Healthy Food, Healthy Planet, Healthy People – Centre of Research Excellence. Applications for the academic year 2023-2024 are now open. 

The PhD scholarship will be awarded to Australian or New Zealand students only. The students must have applied to carry out PhD study on the research topic ‘Healthy Food, Healthy Planet, Healthy People at the Centre of Research Excellence (CRE) to be considered. First Class Honours or Master’s degree in Nutrition or similar or equivalent experience is required for the PhD position. The selected candidates can expect to receive numerous opportunities to excel in their research along with an annual scholarship award of $30,000 for up to 3 years. 

The George Institute for global health is a leading medical research institute focused on the world’s biggest health challenges established in Sydney in 1999 by Stephen MacMahon and Robyn Norton. The institute is headquartered in Australia as an independent medical research institute with a presence in China, India, and the United Kingdom also. 

Why choose the George Institute for Global Health? The George Institute for Global Health is very committed to attracting, developing, rewarding and retaining the best people in their fields to conduct and support its innovative and highest-quality research programs. People working at the institute have experienced that they are very motivated, immensely satisfied, and proactive as they work in a dynamic work culture. 

Application Deadline: Applications will be accepted latest by Midnight of 30th April 2023. 

Brief Description

• University or Organization: George Institute for Global Health 
• Department: NA
• Course Level: PhD
• Award:$30,000 
• Number of Awards: NA
• Access Mode: Online 
• Nationality: Home and New Zealand
• The award can be taken in Australia. 

Eligibility

• Eligible Countries: Australian and New Zealander students are eligible to apply. 
• Eligible Course or Subjects: PhD study in ‘Healthy Food, Healthy Planet, Healthy People’ at the Centre of Research Excellence (CRE) of the George Institute for Global Health can be applied for. 
• Eligibility Criteria: To be eligible, the applicants must meet all the following/given criteria:
• The applicants must be Australian citizens, New Zealand citizens, or Australian permanent residents. 

How to Apply

• How to Apply: Students interested to apply for the PhD position and scholarship must complete the application form. All eligible candidates will be automatically considered for the scholarship prize.
• Supporting Documents: The students are required to present the following documents to the university:
• A cover letter
• Current resume
• Copy of academic transcripts
• Proof of citizenship or permanent residency
• The names and contact details of at least two referees
• Admission Requirements: The applicants must hold a First Class Honours or Master’s degree in Nutrition, Public Health, Biostatistics, Public Policy, Sustainability, Law, or another related field or equivalent experience. 
• Language Requirement: The candidates must be proficient in the medium of instruction, i.e., English language. 

Benefits

George Institute for Global Health will present a scholarship award of $30,000 per annum (tax-exempt) for three years to the winning candidates. 

Apply Now