Value
A scholarship allowance (stipend) of $39,069 per annum is available, the details of which will be discussed with eligible applicants. Full-time studentship includes an option to work part-time.
Duration
3.5 years
Status
Open
Open.
Opens
01/12/2025Closes
23/01/2026Overview
The Faculty of Health is seeking one candidate to undertake a Doctor of Philosophy at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS).
We have an exciting research opportunity for outstanding PhD candidates to work collaboratively on a NSW Health-funded project, ‘Caring for our community in a new home: End-of-life care for refugee communities’, to investigate the end-of-life and palliative care needs of refugee populations in NSW.
We are particularly interested in a qualitative project that fits within the scope of the mixed-methods approach of this research. The project is linked to a larger Australian National Health and Medical Research Council funded Ideas Grant, ‘Creating Health in a New Home’, a transformative approach to building evidence for refugee health across generations.
The PhD candidate will work collaboratively with a team of investigators, postdoctoral fellows and other PhD students, with principal supervision from Professor Angela Dawson. The research involves strong engagement with community and health services stakeholders. The successful applicant will be based within a rich research culture within the Faculty of Health, UTS Sydney and collaborate with partners in health services and community organisations.
We are looking for someone who has an honours degree or a research background (thesis via other postgraduate degree or publications). The applicant should have some experience in qualitative data collection and analysis and a passion to collaborate with refugee communities in addressing health issues. Prior research experience in refugee health is desirable but not required. We particularly encourage people of refugee backgrounds to apply.
Who is eligible?
- Eligibility for enrolment in a Doctor of Philosophy at UTS
- Capacity to enrol for Autumn RS1 2026
- Open to Domestic candidates only.
Selection process
Applicants will be assessed on the basis of academic merit, previous research experience, research outputs, and alignment with the University's research priorities.
In addition to ensuring you are eligible for admission to UTS, students should contact sheila.pham@uts.edu.au to discuss suitability before submitting an Expression of Interest (EOI).
How to apply
Successful candidate is then required to submit an online UTS application for a Doctor of Philosophy along with all required documentation as listed on the website by 13th February 2026.
Need more information? Contact...
To discuss the research project and or EOI process, please contact
Sheila Pham / sheila.pham@uts.edu.au
To discuss application requirements, please contact FOH.HDR.Enquiry@uts.edu.au
Other information
To be eligible for a scholarship, applicants are expected to have a record of excellent academic performance and, preferably, additional relevant research experience.
In addition to ensuring you are eligible for scholarship and admission to UTS, students must submit an EOI to angela.dawson@uts.edu.au (by email). EOI submission deadline is 23 January 2026.
Your EOI should include:
- A brief personal statement expressing your interest and outlining your suitability, what you hope to achieve from your research and your research experience to date.
- Academic curriculum vitae including your qualifications, work and research experience
- Official academic transcripts (undergraduate and postgraduate), including thesis results (if applicable).
- Evidence of research output (peer-reviewed publications) demonstrating your capacity to undertake independent research (if applicable).
- Proof of English proficiency (if not having completed a minimum of 5 years of study in Australia).
- Written references to include contact details for suitable academic referees (two required).
Shortlisted candidates should be available for a face-to-face interview between 2-6 February 2026.