Modernising Public Health Surveillance

This project will explore new, scalable approaches to monitor injury patterns using routinely collected Emergency Department data.

The aim is to inform public health interventions and policy responses to injury prevention, focusing on the effects of climate change, urbanisation, and healthcare system pressures.

Project partnerships and working closely with AIHW and CSIRO. 

PhD by publication only. Enrolment in approved coursework subjects is required; subjects can be selected from the PHCM and HDAT courses.  

Eligibility

• Domestic PhD applicants

Scholarship

• $40,505 per annum (2026 rate)

How to apply 

Please email Dr Lisa Sharwood l.sharwood@unsw.edu au a copy of your CV, academic transcripts and letter of interest by the deadline.

Further information on how to apply can be found here HDR Application Process

Application deadline: 1 March 2026