PhD Student – Call for Expression of Interest: Institute for Evidence-Based Healthcare, Faculty of Health Sciences & Medicine
The Institute for Evidence-Based Healthcare welcomes expressions of interest from outstanding health graduates seeking to undertake a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).
Research topic: Implementing Antibiotic Stewardship in the Community
This PhD opportunity focuses on reducing antibiotic resistance in the community as part of the Medical Research Futures Fund (MRFF) Clinical Trial Activity Grant, Evidence‑Based Antimicrobial Stewardship: Sustainable Implementation in Primary Care (EASSI‑PC).
The project seeks to reduce antibiotic use for acute, self‑limiting infections by increasing uptake of existing evidence‑based strategies and/or strengthening the evidence for new and emerging innovative approaches. The research questions are preliminary, and successful HDR candidates may have the chance to refine them.
The successful applicant will receive scholarship support.
The candidate will work with a team led by Associate Professor Mina Bakhit, Professor Tammy Hoffmann and Emeritus Professor Paul Glasziou.
What the candidate will gain
- Training in quantitative and qualitative research methods
- Experience in trial design and implementation science
- Direct involvement in nationally funded MRFF programs of research
- Mentorship within a leading primary care and evidence-based healthcare environment
- Exposure to stakeholder engagement across clinicians, patients, and policymakers
About the person
Selection criteria for the opportunities include the following:
Essential:
- Bachelor’s degree in a health-related discipline (clinical training preferred: medicine, nursing, allied health)
- Demonstrated research capability (e.g., Honours or Master’s thesis, research assistant role)
- Strong analytical and academic writing skills
- Ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team
- Experience managing projects with defined timelines and deliverables
- Understanding of the Australian primary care system
- Ability to engage professionally with clinicians and patients
Desirable
- Clinical or administrative experience in primary care
- Experience in implementation research, clinical trials, or health services research
- Peer-reviewed publication(s)
- Conference presentation(s)
- Demonstrated interest in the proposed topic of research (e.g., Long COVID or chronic disease management, overuse of antibiotics, etc.)
- Capacity and ambition to seek competitive funding with supervisory support
Salary details
Scholarship Overview
This scholarship provides a unique opportunity for a talented candidate to undertake a PhD addressing real-world health challenges of national and community importance.
Scholarship Funding and Conditions
The Scholarship is for three years and includes:
- Living stipend (tax-free);
- Full exemption from tuition fees for up to four years for full-time study;
- A project budget to support the research, with financial support to attend conferences to present the research. Support may also be available for article processing fees; and,
- Research and leadership training within a world-class team and research environment.
Continuation of the scholarship is subject to satisfactory academic progress which is monitored through annual university review processes.
Additional information
How to apply
Please submit an Expression of Interest that includes:
- A written statement (maximum of 1 page) describing your interest in the research topics and your capacity to contribute to research in this area
- A written statement (maximum of 1 page) addressing the eligibility criteria set out above
- A current curriculum vitae, including the names and email addresses of two academic referees
- Your academic transcripts
- An example of your written academic work (e.g. Honours thesis, peer-reviewed journal article, essay or assignment)
Application and submission details
Please submit your expression of interest via Bond’s application portal: https://bond.edu.au/research/research-degrees/how-to-apply
Applications close: Sunday 29th November 2026.
Contact Us
If you have any questions, please email your queries to: Tanya Forbes via email address [email protected]
📌 Expression of Interest - PhD Student, Institute for Evidence-Based Healthcare, Faculty of Health Sciences & Medicine (Australia)
🏢 Bond University
📍 Australia
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