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Reducing ageism in healthcare

Project summary

Program
PhD
Location
St Lucia
Research area
Psychology

Project description

Australia's population is ageing, and this means that a vital economic, social, and humanitarian goal is to find ways to promote successful ageing. Ageism poses a major threat to older adults' health and well-being, and never is this threat greater than in healthcare, where ageism from others has been linked to inequitable and unethical service delivery. Self-directed ageism, which refers to ageism turned against oneself, can then greatly compound these harmful effects. However, we currently lack a clear understanding of how ageism from both self and others can be reduced in healthcare settings. This project aims to leverage our team's extensive expertise in cognition, ageing, and healthcare service delivery to collect data that allows us to develop ground-breaking, evidence-based tools and resources.
You will deliver a detailed understanding of the risk contexts for ageism in healthcare environments, and an innovative suite of open-access, evidence-based resources for both healthcare provider training and for older people themselves.

Scholarship

This project is supported by the Research project scholarship.

This scholarship includes:

  • living stipend of $37,500 per annum tax free (2026 rate), indexed annually
  • tuition fees covered.

This scholarship includes:

  • living stipend of $37,500 per annum tax free (2026 rate), indexed annually
  • tuition fees covered.

Learn more about the Research project scholarship.

Supervisor

Preferred educational background

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 psychology and/or computer science would be of benefit to someone working on this project.

You will demonstrate academic achievement in the fields of psychology and/or computer science and the potential for scholastic success.

How to apply

You must submit an expression of interest (EOI) by 12 February, 2026 12 February, 2026.

Before you apply

  1. Check your eligibility for the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).
  2. Prepare your documentation.
  3. If you have any questions about whether the project is suitable for your research interests, contact Professor Julie Henry (julie.henry@uq.edu.au).

When you apply

To apply, submit an expression of interest (EOI) for the program. You don't need to apply separately for the project or scholarship. How to submit an EOI

In your EOI, complete the ‘Scholarship/Sponsorship’ section with the following details:

  1. Are you applying for an advertised project: 'Yes'
  2. Project: 'Research project scholarship'
  3. Scholarship Code Listed in the Advertisement: AGEISM-HENRY
  4. Link to Scholarship Advertisement: https://study.uq.edu.au/study-options/phd-mphil-professional-doctorate/projects/reducing-ageism-healthcare

Submit an EOI

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