The Jeffrey Cheah School of Medicine and Health Sciences (JCSMHS) at Monash University Malaysia offers a wide range of research opportunities for students and early-career researchers interested in advancing knowledge in medicine, health sciences, global public health, neuroscience, biomedical sciences, and related fields. The School brings together multidisciplinary experts working on impactful research addressing health challenges in Malaysia, Southeast Asia, and the broader global community.

JCSMHS provides a research environment supported by world-class supervisors, strong publication output, international collaborations, modern laboratories, and access to Monash University’s global research ecosystem.

Submission Deadline: 14 December 2025, 11:59 PM MYT

Eligible applicants may pursue research pathways at the Honours, Master’s, or PhD level, depending on their academic background and research interests.

Research Focus Areas

Monash University Malaysia’s JCSMHS hosts research groups working in several priority areas, including:

1. Brain and Behaviour

Neuroscience, cognition, aging, mental health, neurodegenerative diseases, and neural mechanisms underlying behaviour.

2. Clinical Sciences

Cardiovascular health, infectious diseases, inflammation, medical imaging, anaesthesia, surgery, and evidence-based clinical practice.

3. Global Public Health

Community health, health systems strengthening, disease prevention, epidemiology, health equity, nutrition, environmental health, and population-level health interventions.

4. Lifestyle and Preventive Health

Obesity, diabetes, physical activity, sports science, nutrition science, and interventions to reduce preventable diseases.

5. Molecular and Translational Medicine

Cancer biology, genomics, immunology, stem cell research, molecular diagnostics, and translational research to bring laboratory findings into clinical practice.

Why Apply?

Research candidates at Monash University Malaysia receive:

• Access to experienced supervisors and strong interdisciplinary teams

• Opportunities to join international partnerships and collaborative research projects

• State-of-the-art laboratory and research facilities

• Training in research methods, data analysis, publication writing, and research ethics

• A pathway toward a competitive research career in academia, clinical research, global health, biotechnology, or related sectors

Funding schemes and scholarships may be available through Monash University Malaysia or external sponsors.

Who Can Apply?

This opportunity is suitable for:

• Final-year undergraduate students seeking Honours research

• Graduates with a relevant Bachelor’s degree applying for a Master’s by Research

• Master’s graduates applying for a PhD

• Individuals interested in contributing to impactful research in medicine, biomedical science, neuroscience, public health, or health innovation

Eligibility varies depending on the research degree.

How to Apply

Stage 1: Expression of Interest (EOI)

Applicants must submit eligibility documents and all required information through the EOI form. Only shortlisted applicants will be invited to proceed to Stage 2.

Submission Deadline: 14 December 2025, 11:59 PM MYT