About the positions
Melanoma Early Detection - 3 PhD positions available,
University of Queensland
This Earmarked Scholarship project is aligned with the recently launched
awarded Category 1 research grant. It offers the eligible candidate the
opportunity to work with leading researchers and contribute to large
projects of national significance.
Up to three full-time PhD opportunities are available focusing on melanoma
early detection in the following areas: artificial intelligence,
statistics and public health.
The PhD scholarships are available for exceptional students to complete a
PhD as part of a National Health and Medical Research Council Centre of
Research Excellence (CRE) in Skin Imaging and Precision Diagnosis. The aim
of this CRE is to identify how innovative 3D total-body imaging
technologies can be integrated into the healthcare pathway to improve
melanoma early detection and ultimately reduce the health and economic
burden caused by melanoma skin cancer.
PhD students 1 and 2 will focus on the novel field of dermatology image
analysis and biostatistics, and each derives their own program of research
in this area.
A third PhD student opportunity is available in the field of public health
assessing the use of consumer technologies for melanoma screening. The
objective of this PhD is to improve the confidence, willingness and trust
of people to engage in melanoma skin self-examination practices.
More details about these projects are found on the project page. See
details at the of the post
Scholarship Overview
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Funding type: Full tuition fee cover
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Stipends: $32,192 per annum tax-free (2023 rate), indexed
annually
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Health Insurance: Single Overseas Student Health Cover
(OSHC)
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Degree Program: PhD
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Field of study: artificial intelligence,
statistics and public health.
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Location: University of Queensland, Australia
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Citizen type: International students/ All countries
eligible
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Award Duration: up to 3.5 years, with possible 1 extension
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Commencement date: 1 October 2024
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Application Deadline: Apply latest 3 months before the
commencement date
Selection Criteria
The successful applicants will be selected on a competitive basis. The
Preferred educational background considered for these positions includes
the following:
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previous academic record
- publication record
- honours and awards
- employment history.
The applicant/s will demonstrate academic achievement in either the
field/s of public health, statistics or artificial intelligence and the
potential for scholastic success.
The successful applicants will work as part of the CHSR and Dermatology
Research Centre teams at UQ, as well as collaborate with researchers from
the University of Sydney and Monash University. The large
multi-disciplinary team includes dermatologists, behavioural
psychologists, health economists, epidemiologists, and AI, computer and
data scientists who are working together to improve melanoma early
detection in Australia.
How to apply
Before applying for these scholarships, applicants must
check the latest commencement date and ensure they can meet the timeframes. If you are a successful
candidate, you must commence by Research Quarter 4, 2024. You should
apply at least 3 months prior to the
research quarter commencement date.
Earmarked scholarships are awarded to support Category 1 project
grants. To apply for this scholarship, interested applicants
should follow the steps below:
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Secure supervision. Contact the project supervisor to discuss your
interest. (See the principal supervisor details below)
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Get your documents ready. Prepare your documentation
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Apply. In your application, under the 'Scholarship and
Collaborative study' section, select:
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‘My higher degree is not collaborative’.
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'I am applying for, or have been awarded a scholarship or
sponsorship'.
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UQ Earmarked Scholarship type
Project Supervisor details
The principal supervisor for this project is
Professor Monika Janda. If you are interested in this project, kindly send an expression of
interest email to the principal supervisor via d.mills@uq.edu.au.
For other inquiries about these scholarships, applicants can contact
the University of Queensland graduate school. See details below
Phone: (07) 3346 0503
Contact Project Supervisor
Professor Monika Janda
Email: d.mills@uq.edu.au.
Visit the University website for further details on the projects and apply
Also apply for the Australian Government Research Training Scholarship program at the University of Sydney, fully-funded PhD
scholarships open for high-achieving international students
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