Fully Funded PhD in Health Economics at University of Newcastle

Fully Funded PhD Opportunity in Health Economics at the University of Newcastle

Dear Students and Academic Professionals,

The Newcastle Business School at the University of Newcastle, Australia, in collaboration with the Value in Health Economics and Policy (VHEP) Group (value-health-economics-policy.org), is offering a fully funded PhD scholarship in Health Economics, under the supervision of Professor Francesco Paolucci.

This prestigious opportunity includes a full tuition fee waiver and a generous stipend, providing an excellent platform for ambitious students aiming to contribute to impactful health policy research. The successful candidate will join a world-class research team working at the intersection of economics and healthcare systems.

Research Focus Areas

This PhD project explores how economic principles can be applied to solve real-world health policy challenges and support evidence-based decisions in healthcare. Research themes may include:

• Health insurance design and risk adjustment

• Healthcare market dynamics and policy innovation

• Equity and accessibility in health outcomes

• Behavioural economics in health decisions

• Health financing and systems reform

Students will gain advanced skills in quantitative analysis, health policy evaluation, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Who Should Apply?

Ideal candidates will have academic backgrounds in:

• Economics

• Health economics

• Applied or behavioural economics

• Law and economics

• Health policy

• Health data analytics

Applicants from disciplines such as public health, epidemiology, or biostatistics with strong quantitative skills—or a willingness to develop them—are also encouraged to apply.Eligibility

Applicants must meet the minimum PhD admission criteria of the University of Newcastle. 

• A scanned copy of academic transcripts

• Curriculum Vitae (CV)

• A short statement of research interests (max 300 words)

• A PhD research proposal aligned with the focus areas

You can find further information on the scholarship here:
PhD Scholarships in Health Economics – University of Newcastle

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