Applications Open: 3 June 2024
Applications Close: 21 July 2024
Information Evening: Thursday 16 May - Join us for a virtual info session to learn more about becoming a MAE with an opportunity to ask questions.
Do you want to be on the frontline addressing public health priorities? Do you want to develop sound skills in field epidemiology and to be able to use these to make a difference? If so, the MAE is for you.
The Master of Philosophy in Applied Epidemiology (MAE) Program is Australia’s long standing and globally recognised Field Epidemiology Training Program. This is a two-year research degree that emphasises learning by doing. You will spend the majority of your time in a field placement (typically a government health department or other appropriate health organisation) conducting useful and important projects under the supervision of a field and academic supervisor while supported via a tax-free scholarship of $64,273 in 2025 with an increase in 2026 to $66,908 per annum.
The MAE has been run by the National Centre for Epidemiology and Population Health at the Australian National University since 1991. The scholars before you have investigated over 500 outbreaks, including important roles in the COVID-19 pandemic, established, evaluated, and strengthened multiple surveillance systems, conducted important projects into communicable and non-communicable disease. Many have gone on to hold senior positions in health in Australia or work with international organisations including the World Health Organisation. The MAE is committed to supporting First Nations Scholars. Fifteen per cent of graduates are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander persons. Hear from some of the First Nations graduates (https://health.anu.edu.au/study/research/master-philosophy-applied-epidemiology-mae).
First Nations MAE Scholars can apply for top up scholarships. For more information see the Leonard Broom HDR Scholarship (https://www.anu.edu.au/study/scholarships/find-a-scholarship/leonard-broom-hdr-research-award).
If you are interested in the MAE, please see the MAE website and How to Apply Master of Philosophy in Applied Epidemiology (MAE) (Australia’s Field Epidemiology Training Program) | ANU College of Health & Medicine
If you require additional information please contact:
The application portal at https://health.anu.edu.au/study/research/master-philosophy-applied-epidemiology-mae will open on 16 May. The portal will provide the application requirements/application guidelines.
