Promoting LGBTQIA+ inclusion in primary care

Individuals with lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual and other related identities and experiences (LGBTQIA+) experience significant barriers to accessing safe and affirming primary care. This project aims to improve the provision of primary care through developing a LGBTQIA+ affirming model of care and practitioner toolkit.

This PhD project will be aligned with one or more phases of a funded project that aims to co-design, implement and evaluate an LGBTQIA+ affirming model of care and provider network. This project will incorporate co-design principles with consumers and clinical stakeholders to develop the model of care and implementation toolkit and using qualitative and quantitative methodologies will evaluate the process.

The successful candidate will work alongside a team of clinicians and researchers from physiotherapy, pharmacy, podiatry, medical imaging, psychology and sociology, as well as a large Primary Health Network and allied health organisation.

Overall, the project will improve provision of LGBTQIA+ affirming primary care.

The successful applicant will join a team of LGBTQIA+ researchers and allies who are leaders in LGBTQIA+ health, health workforce and health systems research. While the successful applicant will be based at The University of Queensland in Brisbane, our team is located across Brisbane, Melbourne, Adelaide and Townsville. We have established supervisory and mentoring processes to support the successful applicant throughout their candidature. The successful applicant will also establish links with our partner organisations and consumer investigators. This research environment is an exciting opportunity for those seeking to pursue a career in LGBTQIA+ health, health workforce or systems change.

This is an Earmarked scholarship project that aligns with a recently awarded Australian Government grant.

The scholarship includes:

• living stipend of $35,000 per annum tax free (2024 rate), indexed annually
• your tuition fees covered
• single overseas student health cover (OSHC).

Learn more about the Earmarked scholarship.

Your application will be assessed on a competitive basis.

We take into account your:

• previous academic record
• publication record
• honours and awards
• employment history

A working knowledge of LGBTQIA+ health, co-design or implementation science would be of benefit to someone working on this project.

You will demonstrate academic achievement in the field/s of health or medical sciences, or sociology and the potential for scholastic success.

A background or knowledge of implementation science and evidence-based practice is highly desirable.

This project requires candidates to commence no later than Research Quarter 1, 2025. To allow time for your application to be processed, we recommend applying no later than 30 September, 2024 30 June, 2024.

You can start in an earlier research quarter. See application dates.

Before you apply

1. Check your eligibility for the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).
2. Prepare your documentation.
3. Contact Dr Megan Ross (m.ross@uq.edu.au) to discuss your interest and suitability.

When you apply

You apply for this scholarship when you submit an application for a PhD. You don’t need to submit a separate scholarship application.

In your application ensure that under the ‘Scholarships and collaborative study’ section you select:

• My higher degree is not collaborative
• I am applying for, or have been awarded a scholarship or sponsorship
• UQ Earmarked Scholarship type.

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