NH&MRC Patient Safety Program
Scholarship Description
We have up to ten PhD scholarships available for 2010 or 2011. Candidates are invited from a variety of academic backgrounds such as, but not limited to: sociology, psychology, medicine, informatics, science, public health, computing and pharmacy. Improving quality and safety in healthcare has proved intractable despite large investments indicating a new approach is warranted. The NH&MRC patient safety program will provide new research evidence to inform the design of better and safer systems of care. Four linked research programs will elucidate: 1: Which plans are being used to treat Australian patients and why are they chosen? 2: What system problems perpetuate flawed plans and failures of their execution? 3: Which information technology interventions are most likely to enhance the selection of the right plan and its effective execution? 4: Can a theoretical synthesis of this knowledge build a safety model that predicts the dynamic and complex interactions of health services?
| Reference Number: | 4473 |
| Study Subject: | Medicine, Quality & Safety |
| Web Address: | http://www.med.unsw.edu.au/medweb.nsf/page/PSP |
| Provided By: | University of New South Wales |
| Level: | Post Graduate |
Availability
This scholarship is offered dependent on funds to 10 people. Open for applications from September 26, 2009 until June 30, 2010.
Payment Information
The value of this scholarship is AUD26600 (per annum). This award is to be used for living expenses. This scholarship is paid fortnightly for the period of 3 years.
Research Information
This scholarship is for one of the following fields of research: BEHAVIOURAL AND COGNITIVE SCIENCES, MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES or SOCIAL SCIENCES, HUMANITIES AND ARTS - GENERAL. It is required that your study starts no earlier than January 1, 2010 and no later than December 31, 2013.
Eligibility
To apply you must be a Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, non-english speaking background person, socio-economic disadvantaged person, student from a remote/rural area or student with a disability. Only citizens of Australia or permanent residents can apply.
Application Details
To apply for this scholarship you must apply directly to the scholarship provider. Terms and conditions are subject to change. Always confirm details with scholarship provider before applying.
| Main Contact Tatjana Zrimec (PhD Coordinator) Aust Institute of Health Innovation UNSW Email: tatjana@cse.unsw.edu.au |