Advancing Global, Intercultural, and Interprofessional Learning through COIL

Join an award-winning program of research exploring the future of global health professions education. The increasing interconnectedness of healthcare systems requires graduates who can work effectively across cultures, professions, and geographical boundaries. While international mobility has traditionally supported the development of these capabilities, its reach remains limited by cost, logistics, and accessibility. Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) offers a scalable and equitable alternative by enabling students to engage in authentic international and interdisciplinary learning without the need for physical mobility. At Monash University, our award-winning COIL program brings together students and educators from multiple countries and health professions to develop intercultural capability, collaborative practice, and global perspectives through technology-enabled learning. The program has been recognised with the AMC–ANZAHPE Interprofessional Education and Collaborative Practice Award for its contribution to innovative health professions education. We welcome expressions of interest from prospective Honours, Master's, and PhD candidates interested in advancing the evidence base for COIL and globally connected health professions education. Research projects may examine the design, implementation, evaluation, and scaling of COIL initiatives, with a particular focus on developing intercultural capability, collaborative practice, and graduate preparedness for a globally connected health workforce. Potential research areas include: * Intercultural capability and global citizenship * Interprofessional and interdisciplinary learning * AI-enabled and technology-enhanced learning * Student and educator experiences of COIL * Equity, access, and inclusion in global education * Graduate capabilities and workforce readiness * Implementation, evaluation, and scaling of COIL programs Candidates will have the opportunity to contribute to an established program of research and collaborate with an international network of researchers and educators. Research outcomes are expected to contribute to peer-reviewed publications and presentations at national and international conferences, providing valuable opportunities to develop an academic profile while contributing to the future of global health professions education. Prospective candidates with an interest in health professions education, education research, technology-enhanced learning, or global engagement are encouraged to get in touch to discuss potential projects.