If you are interested in research in health law and ethics, a PhD is a great pathway to conducting innovative research under the supervisions of experts in the field. The annual QUT research scholarship round is now open and provides an opportunity to be funded while doing your PhD.
Successful recipients receive a scholarship of $37,010 (AUD) per annum.
The Australian Centre for Health Law Research (ACHLR) is one of Australia’s largest groups of health law researchers. ACHLR conducts transdisciplinary and innovative research at the intersection of law, health, ethics, and policy.
Our Centre aims to generate new knowledge to inform reforms to law, policy and practice. We offer a vibrant research culture, have a strong cohort of existing PhD candidates and expertise in supervision.
Our research programs include:
- End of Life
- Rights, Social Justice and Health
- Planning for Healthy Ageing
- Public Health Law and Ethics
To find out more about the type of research that can be done during a PhD, you can read about some of our current ACHLR PhD topics.
Closing dates for expressions of interest are as follows:
- International applicants – 31 July 2025
- Domestic applicants – 31 August 2025
Additional information on how to apply for a research scholarship is available on the QUT website.