The Menzies Centre for Health Policy invites academics and students from both Australia and overseas to apply to undertake research as a visitor to the Menzies Centre.  Potential visitors should have a strong interest in health policy and a research project that will complement the research strengths of Menzies Centre staff.

Please see below for information for visitors at both the University of Sydney and the Australian National University.
 

University of Sydney

All visitors are asked to either present a seminar during their stay or work toward the production of a report, journal paper or other document with researchers from the Menzies Centre.

Students and academics who wish to visit the Menzies Centre at the University of Sydney should forward their application to Emma Dupal.  Applications will be assessed on the feasibility of the proposed research and the capacity of the Menzies Centre to provide the environment for the research to take place.

Application Process

Student Visitors

When applying to become a visitor to the Menzies Centre, applicants will need to provide a written application which includes the following:

• A copy of your CV;
• A detailed and referenced research plan of the project you wish to undertake during the visit;
• An indication of the individuals or research centres that you wish to connect with while visiting the Menzies Centre;
• An outline of what your output will be (for example students may wish to present a seminar while at the Menzies Centre, develop a policy briefing paper or write a newspaper opinion piece);
• A description of the facilities you require during your stay;
• Details of how you will be funded during your visit;
• A written academic reference;
• The preferred length and timing of your visit.

Applications should be directed to Emma Dupal.

Academic Visitors

Academic visitors should discuss their plans with Emma Dupal.  As appropriate, academic visitors are requested to either present a seminar during their stay or work toward the production of a report, journal paper or other document with researchers from the Menzies Centre.

Length of Stay

Visitors normally stay between one and three months. An identification of the preferred timing and length of the visit should be included in your application.

Financial Support

The Menzies Centre is unable to offer financial support so visitors need to be self funded or supported by their home institution.

Contact

For further information about the visitor program please contact:

Emma Dupal
Manager
Menzies Centre for Health Policy
emma.dupal@sydney.edu.au

Australian National University

The Menzies Centre for Health Policy at the Australian National University (ANU) is closely associated with the Australian Primary Health Care Research Institute, and, in conjunction with the Institute, offers visiting fellowships for people within Australia and overseas.

The Menzies Centre for Health Policy at ANU carries out research principally in the area of long-term illness.  The Serious and Continuing Policy and Practice Study (SCIPPS) is the key research project conducted by both ANU and University of Sydney research teams.   A number of extension projects have been generated from the first phase of SCIPPS research and may be of interest to visitors and/or research students:

• The 45 and up Data Linkage Study examines the use of the Chronic Disease Management Medicare Items for which GPs can claim a payment. These payments were intended to promote coordinated and integrated care for people with chronic illness. The impact of the use of these activities has not been evaluated previously.

• The Socio-Economic Costs of Chronic Illness Survey explores the costs of illness, and the impact of illness on workforce participation, and on the need for assistance with everyday tasks.

• The Duplication of Pathology Testing study looks at unnecessary duplication of testing, following the Commonwealth Fund Report (2006) that found more than 12% of tests were seen by patients as unnecessary. The study has completed a small qualitative study of patient experience, and will continue

In addition, the Menzies Centre for Health Policy at ANU has commenced a policy study that will examine the implementation of specific chronic illness policy in a number of Australian states.  Models to create a ‘best fit-best practice’ approach to developing and implementing policy in the Australian context will also be designed.  This study is funded by a grant from the Ian Potter Foundation.

Contact

For further information about the visitor program at ANU please contact:

Laurann Yen
Deputy Director
Menzies Centre for Health Policy
Laurann.Yen@anu.edu.au