OpenFieldNational Wine and Grape Industry Centre (NWGIC) Viticulture Research Fellowship
Applied research residency at the NWGIC investigating climate change adaptations in grapevine phenology, smoke taint mitigation techniques, and precision canopy management.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Honours or master's degree in Plant Physiology, Agronomy, or Horticultural Chemistry
- English language proficiency
- Professional English proficiency
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Demonstrated laboratory experience in HPLC-MS metabolomics or plant water potential measurements
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic letters of recommendation
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- AUD $36,000/year research stipend + experimental vineyard and pilot winery access
- Application fee
- AUD $0
- Tuition / joining costs
- Waived under Wine Australia research grant
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- November 20, 2026 (Early 2027 start)
- 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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