OpenFieldIMAS Antarctic & Southern Ocean Physical Oceanography Doctoral Scholarship
Doctoral studentship at the Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies (IMAS), analyzing Southern Ocean circulation, Antarctic ice shelf melting, and sea-level rise using autonomous ocean gliders and satellite altimetry.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- First Class Honours (H1) or Master's degree in Oceanography, Meteorology, Applied Physics, or Mathematics
- English language proficiency
- IELTS 6.5 overall (minimum 6.0 in writing)
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Demonstrated programming skills (Python/MATLAB) and coursework in fluid dynamics
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic referee reports
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- AUD $33,500/year living stipend + 100% international tuition waiver + sea voyage field allowance
- Application fee
- AUD $0
- Tuition / joining costs
- 100% tuition offset covered for 3.5 years
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- October 31, 2026 (Annual international major round)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official University of Tasmania documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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