University of Melbourne students
University of Melbourne students do not need to form teams but apply as individuals. Selected students will be placed in a team by the Competition staff.
At the end of the competition, judges and invited dignitaries will share with the competitors the highlights and strengths of their case response. Winners of the competition receive a cash prize and receive feedback from the panel of expert judges.
By participating in the Indo-Pacific Global Health Case Competition, individuals are in the running to be part of the UniMelb team to go to Emory in March the next year. The University of Melbourne will select individuals based on the strengths of their participation and performance in their own teams, and make up a new University of Melbourne team to compete at the Emory Morningside Global Health Case Competition in Atlanta, USA. Attendance at the Emory competition is optional for the eligible individuals, and funding support is available.
Students who have competed in the Indo-Pacific Global Health Case Competition have found it to be a highlight of their student experience as they develop their leadership and teamwork skills, build new friendships and networks, and have the opportunity to consider how global health forms part of their future career.
Expressions of interest are now open for applications opening in July 2026.
Link: https://q.surveys.unimelb.edu.au/jfe/form/SV_5zouhS6DJVyqU7k
Indo-Pacific Universities
Universities in the Indo-Pacific region (including Australia) can enter team(s) of between four and six students. Students should be from at least three different course streams to form an interdisciplinary team (e.g. a mix of health, business, social sciences, engineering, or other disciplines). The number of teams each university is able to enter will be subject to confirmation by the University of Melbourne.
At the end of the competition, judges and invited dignitaries will share with the competitors the highlights and strengths of their various solutions. Winners of the competition receive a cash prize and feedback from the panel of expert judges. The highest-ranking team from a low- and middle-income country will gain registration to the Emory Morningside Global Health Case Competition in Atlanta, USA. Please note that the University of Melbourne will not fund travel or accommodation expenses associated with participation at Emory, but will assist in seeking funding support.
Competing students have found their experience in the Indo-Pacific Global Health Case Competition to be beneficial for exploring global health work, for developing their teamwork and leadership skills, and for building lasting networks.
Partner universities interested in participating can contact ipghcc-uom@unimelb.edu.au