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Masters Students
Melbourne Children’s Global Health (MCGH) offers supervision and support for Masters-level students undertaking Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) placements or research projects across a variety of relevant courses at The University of Melbourne. These include, but are not limited to:
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Master of Public Health (MPH)
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Master of Global Health
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Master of Epidemiology
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Master of Health and Medical Sciences
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Master of International Health (where applicable)
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Other related health sciences and research-focused Masters programs
Students benefit from hands-on experience in projects aligned with MCGH’s priorities such as infectious diseases, vaccines, child and adolescent health, health policy, and global health equity. Supervision is provided by experienced researchers and clinicians, offering strong academic and professional guidance throughout placements or research projects.
For more information on eligibility, available projects, and how to apply, please visit Melbourne University Graduate Courses.
PhD Research Projects
Melbourne Children’s Global Health (MCGH) offers supervision and collaborative support to doctoral students undertaking PhD research through The University of Melbourne or other universities. PhD candidates can engage in cutting-edge research aligned with MCGH’s key focus areas, including vaccines, infectious diseases, child and adolescent health, public health policy, and global health equity.
Prospective PhD students are encouraged to explore available research themes and connect early with potential supervisors to discuss project ideas and funding opportunities.
For more details on eligibility, research areas, application processes, and available scholarships, please visit Melbourne Research Graduate Programs.
Fellowships (not currently offered)
Melbourne Children’s Global Health offers a Training Fellowship (Advanced Paediatric Trainee) and Postdoctoral Fellowship with the generous support of the Royal Children’s Hospital Foundation.
Previous Fellows
| MCGH Postdoctoral Fellows | MCGH Training Fellows |
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| Dr Marie Habito | Dr Alice Morgan |
| Dr Farnaz Sabet | Dr Sally Gordon |
| Dr Shiraz Badurdeen | Dr Marianne Safe |
| Dr Julie Cayrol | |
| Dr Natalie Evans | |
| Dr Nicole Wong | |
| Dr Hannah Corcoran |
Clinical Fellowships at The Royal Children’s Hospital
For more information regarding clinical fellowships at The Royal Children’s Hospital please contact the RCH Medical Workforce Unit.
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