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Tharawal Holistic Indigenist Metabolic Program
This PhD scholarship is based in a specialist metabolic program exclusively for adults of Aboriginal background provided within Tharawal Aboriginal Medical Service (AMS) in Campbelltown, NSW. This is a unique program where a specialist multidisciplinary team provides care for people with severe obesity within an AMS rather than a hospital outpatient setting. You will have the opportunity to be involved in Yarning groups and qualitative interviews with clients and health care professional staff associated with the program, with the aim of making a more culturally safe program away from a hospital setting. You may also be involved in quantitative data collection, analysis and interpretation, and will be supported by Aboriginal health workers, a project manager and clinic staff.
This scholarship provides an Indigenous candidate a tax-free stipend of $50,000 per annum for up to 3.5 years to support living costs and support for conference attendance, fieldwork and additional costs as approved by the School/Institute.
The Lead Researcher and supervisor is Assoc. Prof. Milan Piya as well as Assoc. Prof. Kate McBride and Prof. Aunty Kerrie Doyle.
Please see the ‘further information’ for project and research information.
Scholarship details
Application dates
How to apply
Externally managed. Apply at https://www.westernsydney.edu.au/schools/grs/scholarships/current_scholarships/current_scholarships/tharawal_holistic_indigenist_metabolic_program
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This scholarship is for:
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicantsAreas of study:
- Dentistry
- Health services and support
- Medicine
- Nursing
- Pharmacy
- Psychology
- Rehabilitation
- Science and mathematics
- Social work
At Institution:
- Western Sydney University
Study level:
Study Load:
- Full Time
- Part Time
Location:
- NSW
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for this scholarship, you must:
– be an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person who can provide evidence for their Indigeneity as per WSU guidelines;
– hold qualifications and experience equal to: an Australian First Class Bachelor (Honours) degree, coursework Masters with at least a 25% research component, a Master of Research degree or a degree for a univeristy or other tertiary institution equivalent to the above;
– demonstrate strong academic performance in subjects relevant to health, multidisciplinary working and socioeconomic drives of health;
– have an understanding or appreciation of the importance of Aboriginal knowledges and practices in relation to complex health needs;
– have an understanding or appreciation of the importance of Aboriginal knowledges and practices in relation to complex health needs;
– be willing to learn techniques applicable to quantitative and qualitative research and;
– be enthusiastic and highly motivated to undertake further study at an advanced level.
Applications for an MPhil may be considered, in which case the applicant must hold qualifications and experience equal to: Bachelor (Honours Class 1 or Class 2) degree, Master of Research Degree or a Degree for a university or other tertiary institution equivalent to the above.
How to Apply
Please follow the application guide.
Please note you do not need to complete Step 5 of when applying for this scholarship. You must complete Step 6 instead.
For questions and advice about the research project, please contact the Lead Researcher; Assoc. Prof. Milan Piya: M.Piya@westernsydney.edu.au