Degree type
PhD, Masters by research
Closing date
1 February 2025
Campus
Hobart
Citizenship requirement
Domestic
About the research project
Academic staff at the Centre for Law and Genetics (CLG) welcome proposals from potential RHD students for projects investigating issues in legal and ethical issues surrounding innovative development in biomedicine. Established in 1994, the CLG has a proud history of research into many aspects of health law and ethics, genomic data sharing and regulation of medical innovation. The CLG is recognised internationally and CLG scholars have strong national and international collaborative networks. Publications by CLG scholars have been influential in law and policy reform. More information about the CLG is available at https://www.utas.edu.au/law-and-genetics
Topics that fall within the following broad areas will be considered for supervision:
* Issues arising in the context of genomic data sharing, including privacy law, discrimination, return of results, and institutional governance;
* The patent law implications of commercialisation of health research;
* Topics investigating regulatory aspects of research and development into innovative health technologies, including private law aspects (eg consumer law, tort law, property law), institutional governance and therapeutic goods regulation; and
* Issues associated with the use of AI and other technological developments in healthcare.
Applications should be addressed to Professor Jane Nielsen or Professor Margaret Otlowski.
Primary Supervisor
Funding
Applicants will be considered for a Research Training Program (RTP) scholarship or Tasmania Graduate Research Scholarship (TGRS) which, if successful, provides:
- a living allowance stipend of $33,511 per annum (2025 rate, indexed annually) for 3.5 years
- a relocation allowance of up to $2,000
- a tuition fees offset covering the cost of tuition fees for up to four years (domestic applicants only)
If successful, international applicants will receive a University of Tasmania Fees Offset for up to four years.
As part of the application process you may indicate if you do not wish to be considered for scholarship funding.
Other funding opportunities and fees
For further information regarding other scholarships on offer, and the various fees of undertaking a research degree, please visit Scholarships and fees.
Eligibility
Applicants should review the Higher Degree by Research minimum entry requirements.
Ensure your eligibility for the scholarship round by referring to our Key Dates.
Additional eligibility criteria specific to this project/scholarship:
- Applications are open to domestic students only
Selection Criteria
The project is competitively assessed and awarded. Selection is based on academic merit and suitability to the project as determined by the College.
Application process
- Select your project, and check that you meet the eligibility and selection criteria, including citizenship;
- Contact Prof Jane Nielsen to discuss your suitability and the project's requirements; and
- In your application:
- Copy and paste the title of the project from this advertisement into your application. If you don’t correctly do this your application may be rejected.
- Submit a signed supervisory support form, a CV including contact details of 2 referees and your project research proposal.
- Apply prior to 1 February 2025.
Full details of the application process can be found under the 'How to apply' section at Research degrees.
Following the closing date applications will be assessed within the College. Applicants should expect to receive notification of the outcome by email by the advertised outcome date.
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