Job Description
Are you passionate about using data and economic evidence to improve food security and create healthier, more equitable communities? If so, a fully fundedHDR scholarship isnow opento evaluate the cost-effectiveness of Australian food voucher programsas part of the NHMRC-funded FOOD VITALtrial.
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This PhD will contribute to building the evidence base for innovative approaches to improving food security and health outcomes, aiming to:
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Explore the varied impacts across a range of interest-holders of food vouchers for healthy and culturally appropriate food
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Explore novel methods to support economic evaluation and decision-making for healthy food retail and social programs (e.g. using automated sales reporting, methods to value social benefits such as food security, community connectedness and mental wellbeing)
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Using social return on investment methodology, model the health and economic costs and benefits associated with the scaled implementation of a food voucher program amongst low-income communities in Australia
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Learn more about the research program:

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Explore the scholarship and apply:

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Applications close 31 August
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If you have a background in public health, health economics (or related fields) and strong quantitative skills, this is an exciting chance to make real-world impact.

📌 Fully Funded Phd Opportunity: Impact Of Food Voucher Programs Deakin University (Victoria)
🏢 Health Economics Association
📍 Victoria