Centre Health Economics, Monash Business School, Integrated PhD Program

Centre for Health Economics, Monash Business School, Integrated PhD Program 2026

Fully funded 4.5‑year PhD in Health Economics

Job no.: 625101

Location:

Caulfield campus
Duration: 4.5‑year fixed‑term appointment

Employment type:

Full‑time
Remuneration: generous scholarship covering tuition fees and a tax‑free stipend at current value of AU $39,000 per annum (up to AU $49,000 for outstanding students). Additional financial support available through research and teaching assistance work.

Integrated PhD Program starts with advanced coursework, research training and a minor thesis packaged into a Master of Commerce (MCom) degree, completed in one year. Provided you meet the agreed conditions, you progress to the PhD, involving high‑quality research training and career development, culminating in a written thesis, typically taking three and a half years. Students enjoy opportunities for domestic and international conference travel and the potential to undertake international research visits.

PhD students are supported to pursue research with real‑world impact. PhD opportunities are available across all topics of health economics.

Applicants should have completed an Honours degree, a 4‑year Bachelor’s degree or a Master’s degree with top marks and a research component in a relevant discipline. Relevant disciplines include health economics, labour economics, economics and econometrics. Other quantitative disciplines such as data science, mathematical statistics, actuarial science or public health or psychology with strong statistical training are also considered.

Before applying, note the following

• You do not need to find a supervisor before submitting an application.
• When prompted, select “Health Economics” as your area of specialisation.

Application round is currently open. Closing date: 1 February 2026.

The Centre for Health Economics is one of the world’s leading research groups in the economic analysis of health and health care. Monash is a top 50 university in the world, ranked top in health economics in the Asia‑Pacific region.

PhD graduates typically find employment as researchers in leading universities and consulting firms around the world.

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