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Australia · PhD · Reviewed 2026-10-15

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Agriculture, Water and Environment (Gulbali Institute Fellowship)

Three-and-a-half year doctoral scholarship within the Gulbali Institute investigating Murray-Darling hydrological flow modeling, drought-tolerant crop genetics, or soil carbon sequestration.

Official university details ↗Research checked, not sponsored

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 by Research with distinction in agriculture, hydrology, or soil science
English language proficiency
IELTS Academic 6.5 (minimum 6.0 in all bands)
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
Not required
Thesis / Research statement
Demonstrated prior research publications or substantial research thesis
Recommendation letters
Two academic referee reports

How much will it cost? How much funding is available?

Financial support / stipend
AUD $33,500/year tax-free Research Training Program (RTP) stipend + full tuition offset
Application fee
AUD $0
Tuition / joining costs
Full 100% RTP international tuition waiver

Dates and verification

Application deadline
October 31, 2026 (Round 1 2027 entry)
Last source review
2026-10-15

Important verification note

Facts reflect official Charles Sturt University documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.

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