Role Title: Research Intern: Vice Chancellor’s Research Awards
Organisation: UWA Pro Vice Chancellor (Health and Medical Research)
Internship Period: Summer (November - December)
Location: Crawley
The intern will review the criteria used by various institutions for their research awards, focusing on how they manage gender diversity and the HASS/STEM distinction. As part of the project the intern will analyse policies, identify best practices, and compile their findings into a concise report. This report will highlight innovative approaches to equity in research funding and provide actionable recommendations to enhance our strategies for developing inclusive research awards. The report will form a basis to shape UWA's commitment to diversity in academic funding and awards.
At UWA, we are committed to pioneering research that leads to better health outcomes and improved wellbeing for individuals and communities.
From personalised medicine to mental health breakthroughs, we’re focused on innovation and optimism that drives better healthcare into the future.
We are at the forefront of research to enhance our collective understanding of disease mechanisms and processes, and interventions. Our researchers investigate medical microbiology, tropical infectious diseases and public and environmental health microbiology to enhance our knowledge of infection, immunity and pharmacology.
We work in research and hospital diagnostic laboratories, medical clinics, government health departments and international agencies.