University of Sydney Australia Postgraduate Research Scholarship 2025 in Bioethics and Health Law
Description
The University of Sydney offers a Postgraduate Research Scholarship 2025 for a PhD student to advance research in bioethics or health law. With a generous stipend of $30,000 per annum for up to 3.5 years, this scholarship supports groundbreaking research focused on enhancing the physical and mental health of people born with innate variations of sex characteristics (IVSC).
Degree Level
University of Sydney Australia Postgraduate Research Scholarship 2025 in Bioethics and Health Law is available to undertake PhD, Research level programs at University of Sydney.
Available Subjects
Following subjects are available to study under this scholarship program.
- Bioethics
- Health law
- Medicine
- Health
Background
This scholarship aims to address the critical health needs of individuals with intersex variations. Funded by the Department of Health and Aged Care, the research aligns with the Australian Human Rights Commission’s recommendations from the 2021 report, Ensuring Health and Bodily Integrity.
The Interconnect Health Research Project
This national initiative is driven by a multidisciplinary team of researchers, clinicians, and community groups. Over five years, the project will execute three major work packages:
- Work Package 1: Evaluate clinical and peer-led care models in Canberra Health Services and the national InterLink psychosocial support service.
- Work Package 2: Conduct a national survey to assess the health and wellbeing needs of individuals with IVSC.
- Work Package 3: Develop bioethical frameworks to ensure timely, ethically sound healthcare access across the lifespan.
Benefits
This scholarship provides:
- A stipend allowance of $30,000 per annum for up to 3.5 years.
- Support for research within the Interconnect Health Research project, which focuses on co-designed care models and bioethical frameworks.
Eligible Nationalities
This scholarship is open to domestic and international students of all nationalities.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must:
- Apply for or hold admission to a PhD program within the Faculty of Medicine and Health at the University of Sydney.
- Conduct research aligned with the Interconnect Health Research project on improving the health of people born with innate variations of sex characteristics.
Application Procedure
- Open Date: October 24, 2024
- Close Date: February 7, 2025
Why Apply?
This scholarship offers a unique opportunity for scholars passionate about ethical healthcare and human rights. The research will contribute to creating safer, inclusive, and rights-respecting healthcare models for people with IVSC.
How to Apply
Interested candidates can click the link down below to apply.
By highlighting the scope, benefits, and eligibility of this prestigious scholarship, we aim to attract passionate researchers ready to make a difference in bioethics and health law. Apply now to be part of a transformative project with global impact!
