Curtin University Australia 2022 International RTP Scholarship in Furthering the Public Health Response to Population Mobility

Migrants from culturally and linguistically diverse (CaLD) backgrounds are vulnerable for health disparities relating to insecure housing and homelessness. Understanding the intersections between health, housing and migration is critical to reducing these health inequities. This research project will examine public health strategies to address housing insecurity and health outcomes for migrants from CaLD backgrounds in Western Australia (WA).

  
Population mobility and migration increase vulnerability for housing insecurity and a range of communicable and non-communicable health issues. Influencing factors include level of control over travel, transnational health practices, individual and organisational health literacy, cultural and linguistic diversity, migration and health policy, social networks, and support in country of origin and destination. For example, asylum seekers and refugees are more likely to experience post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety and other mental health issues increasing the risk of homelessness. This may be due to settlement processes, loss of connection with country of origin and stress associated with seeking asylum. In turn, people who experience homelessness or housing stress are often at risk of a range of mental and physical health issues, social exclusion, and discrimination. 

• Table of Content
• About Curtin University
• Curtin University Bachelors
• Aim and Benefits of Curtin University Bachelors
• Requirements for Curtin University Bachelors Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Curtin University

Curtin University Bachelors

Aim and Benefits of Curtin University Bachelors

Curtin University will provide the selected candidates an annual  package (stipend and tuition fees) of about $70,000 per annum including a 100% fee offset for up to 4 years and a stipend at $28,854 p.a. for up to a maximum of 3.5 years.

Requirements for Curtin University Bachelors Qualification

• To be eligible, the applicants must meet all the following/given criteria:
• The applicants must have a background in public health, health promotion, and social or behavioural sciences.
• The applicants must have an interest in community-facing, policy-relevant research.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

If this project excites you, and your research skills and experience are a good fit for this specific project, you should contact the Project Lead (listed below in the enquires section) via the Expression of Interest (EOI) form. ahead of the closing date.