Communication in prostate cancer care

Improving communication in prostate cancer care by using patient-reported outcomes

Degree type

PhD

Closing date

1 June 2025

Campus

Hobart

Citizenship requirement

Domestic

About the research project

Prostate cancer is a substantial and growing health problem. Men can use real-world information about treatment experiences for their own treatment decisions and to understand what they can expect after treatment. This information often comes from questionnaires (patient-reported outcomes). It is important to understand how to make patient-reported outcome data accessible to all men and to understand how best to communicate patient-reported outcome data so that it can be used for treatment decision-making.

Primary Supervisor

Meet Dr Jessica Roydhouse

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:

  • Applicants must be able to undertake the project on-campus
  • Minimum entry requirements in Science, Health Science, Public Health, Psychology or a related field

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.

Additional essential selection criteria specific to this project:

  • Experience in survey research
  • Experience working with questionnaire data
  • Experience conducting statistical analyses and working with statistical packages (Stata, R, or SAS)

Additional desirable selection criteria specific to this project:

  • Experience in qualitative research

Application process

  1. Select your project, and check that you meet the eligibility and selection criteria, including citizenship;
  2. Contact Dr Jessica Roydhouse to discuss your suitability and the project's requirements; and
  3. 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.
  4. Apply prior to 1 June 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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