The NHMRC Ideas Grant project is investigating access to HIV PrEP in queer young men and other MSM. The project is also investigating the knowledge and understanding of GPs of PrEP.
Young queer and other men who have sex with men experience higher rates of HIV infection, resulting in a higher incidence rate of new HIV cases in this population. This CSU and NHMRC project explores the barriers and facilitators to accessing PrEP.
The PhD will identify a priority population/geographical region and investigate the specific barriers and facilitators to accessing PrEP, supported by a 3-year scholarship and RTP Tuition Scholarship.
Student status: The applicant must be accepted as a full-time domestic student into a PhD program at Charles Sturt University.
This scholarship is only applicable to domestic students (Australian Citizen, Permanent resident or special visa NZ).
This project would suit a candidate with a strong interest in HIV prevention and/or access to health care services. The project can be adapted to the candidate’s background and experience and would suit a medical/health, health geography, or health and medical sociology.
Stipend: This scholarship is valued at $52,050 per annum, indexed in line with CPI, for a period of three years full-time study, payable in fortnightly instalments.
Tuition Fees: Fee exemption for a period equivalent to three years (six sessions) for PhD at full-time study.
Operating Funds: Scholarship candidates are allocated an allowance of $2,500 per annum for a period of three years to assist with the reimbursement of costs associated with a candidate's research
The scholarship is tenable for three years for Research Doctorate studies subject to satisfactory progress.
Scholarship candidates are entitled to 20 paid annual leave working days per year and 10 paid sick leave days per year, however are not eligible for paid primary parental care leave or additional personal leave.
Prospective applicants are asked to contact Dr Brian Sengstock before submitting a formal application for enrolment, to discuss their proposed topic area to ensure that the topic is aligned with the broader project.
After contacting Dr Brian Sengstock, applicants will need to apply for enrolment.
Prospective Higher Degree by Research candidates can apply for the NHMRC Project Scholarship when completing their Charles Sturt course admission application. When given the option to apply for a scholarship select 'Yes'; 'Full-time AGRTP' and 'Other'. Under 'Other' enter HIV PrEP Access Research Scholarship.
Applications will remain open until a successful candidate has been selected.
Dr Brian Sengstock
Email: bsengstock@csu.edu.au
Phone: 02 5534 1526
