UQ Poche Centre Indigenous Health RHD Scholarship

The UQ Poche Centre Indigenous Health RHD Scholarship supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students pursuing higher degree by research (HDR) programs focused on improving health outcomes for Indigenous people in urban settings. The Centre brings together Indigenous and health expertise across the University of Queensland and works collaboratively with Indigenous community organizations and health providers. The scholarship focuses on two key areas: developing a skilled and available workforce in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health, and improving urban Indigenous health outcomes across the life course. Research must respond to needs identified by Indigenous communities and aim to improve urban Indigenous health outcomes from maternal and child health through adolescence to chronic disease and ageing, with a major focus on prevention and education. Applicants must be Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, meet admission requirements for the higher degree by research program, and be recipients of an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Research Scholarship. The scholarship is awarded via a competitive process with rolling applications until all positions are filled. All short-listed applicants will be interviewed, with selection based on academic merit and strategic alignment with the Poche Centre objectives.