Postgraduate Research Scholarship in Ethical Risk Imposition and Just Risk Distribution in Vaccine Policy

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Postgraduate Research Scholarship in Ethical Risk Imposition and Just Risk Distribution in Vaccine Policy

The Faculty of Medicine and Health at the University of Sydney is offering a postgraduate research scholarship to support PhD candidates focusing on ethical risk imposition and equitable risk distribution within vaccine policy, both in Australia and globally. This research project will critically examine the ethical complexities and social challenges surrounding vaccine policy, aiming to shed light on fair and responsible risk allocation in public health interventions.

Benefits and Value

• Scholarship Type: Stipend for living expenses
• Stipend Value: $40,109 per annum, for up to three years (contingent on satisfactory academic progress)
• Study Level: PhD
• Study Course: Research on ethical risk distribution within vaccine policy under the Faculty of Medicine and Health
• Citizen Type: Open to all nationalities
• Duration: Up to three years
• Deadline: CLOSED

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must:

• Be willing to apply for admission, have received an offer of admission, or be currently enrolled as a full-time PhD student at the University of Sydney’s Faculty of Medicine and Health.
• Be undertaking research specifically on the ethical risk imposition and just risk distribution in vaccine policy, with considerations on both Australian and global scales.

Selection Criteria

Scholarship recipients will be selected based on:

• Academic Merit: Demonstrated through previous study performance, including scores, rankings, and other distinctions.
• Research Experience and Potential: Evidenced by past work, relevant publications, or other academic/research endeavors in fields such as ethics, public health, social sciences, or humanities.
• Interest in Vaccine Policy Ethics: Applicants should exhibit a strong focus on understanding the complexities of risk distribution as it relates to vaccine implementation, particularly with regard to factors like race, gender, economics, and politics.
• Recommendations: Letters of support from academic or professional referees attesting to the applicant’s capabilities, academic promise, and research focus.
• Alignment with the Canadian Bridge Research Consortium (BRC): The successful recipient will engage in collaborative efforts with this consortium, supporting mutual research goals.

(Also check Swinburne Vice-Chancellor’s Excellence Scholarship)

How to Apply

To apply, candidates should:

1. Submit their application for admission to a full-time PhD program at the University of Sydney’s Faculty of Medicine and Health.
2. Prepare and submit the following documents:
   • Academic transcripts
   • Curriculum Vitae (CV) highlighting relevant academic and research experience
   • Personal statement explaining interest in and alignment with the scholarship's goals and research focus
   • Research proposal detailing planned investigation into vaccine policy ethics
   • Letters of recommendation from academic/professional referees

Contact Information

For further inquiries, please contact:
University of Sydney Faculty of Medicine and Health

• Phone: +61 2 8627 1444 (available Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm Australian Eastern Standard Time)

Visit the University website for further details and the application

(Also check Western Sydney University International Postgraduate Scholarships 2025)

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