PhD Scholarship in Evidence-Based Rheumatology Guidelines

Advance living clinical practice guidelines and evidence synthesis within a world-leading musculoskeletal research network.

Best for:Best for health science or biomedical graduates interested in clinical epidemiology, evidence-based medicine, and systematic reviews.

Monash University · Melbourne, Australia · R1 · First-stage researcher

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Living guidelinesEvidence synthesisSystematic reviewsRheumatologyGRADE methodologyImplementation science

Deadline

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Funding

Stipend

3 years

Start date

flexible

Full-time

Location

Melbourne

Australia

Overview

Monash University School of Public Health and Preventative Medicine invites applications for a fully supported, three-year PhD scholarship focusing on living clinical practice guidelines in rheumatology. Working within the Australia and New Zealand Musculoskeletal (ANZMUSC) Clinical Trials Network, the successful candidate will conduct innovative research in evidence synthesis, GRADE methodology, and digital guideline platforms. The project aims to improve healthcare delivery by developing and evaluating methods that keep clinical recommendations current as new evidence emerges. Candidates will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of researchers, clinicians, and consumers to produce internationally impactful work.

PhD scholarshipRheumatologyClinical guidelinesEvidence-based medicineMonash UniversityANZMUSCSystematic review

What you'll do

Design and execute systematic reviews and meta-analyses to support clinical guideline development
Develop and evaluate living evidence synthesis methods and digital guideline platforms
Translate research findings into actionable clinical practice recommendations using GRADE frameworks
Investigate implementation science strategies to improve the adoption of evidence-based care
Prepare manuscripts for publication in high-impact peer-reviewed journals
Engage with multidisciplinary research teams, clinicians, and consumer representatives

Requirements

Degree required: Medical degree or honours degree (or equivalent) in a relevant health or biomedical discipline

Degree offered: PhD

Language: English; strong proficiency required

Instruction: English

Required skills

Strong analytical and communication skills
Demonstrated interest in evidence-based medicine, rheumatology, epidemiology, or clinical research
Commitment to improving healthcare through high-quality research

Nice to have

Prior experience conducting systematic reviewsPrevious involvement in clinical guideline development

Eligibility

Eligibility to enrol in a PhD program at Monash University

Funding & terms

Type

Stipend

Amount

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Duration

3 years

Programme

Monash University

How to apply

Deadline: 2026-10-04 (Australia/Melbourne)

Interested applicants should contact Grace O'Donohue via email for further information regarding the project, scholarship details, and application process. Ensure all required inquiries are made prior to the stated closing date.

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