OpenFieldSouthern Cross Plant Science Plant Genomics & Medicinal Crop Chemistry Fellowship
Applied research post at Southern Cross Plant Science sequencing tea tree, hemp, and macadamia genomes, identifying biosynthetic gene clusters for novel pharmaceutical and agricultural compounds.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Master's or honours degree in Plant Genetics, Molecular Biology, or Pharmacognosy
- English language proficiency
- Fluent English
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Experience in next-generation sequencing, metabolite fingerprinting, or CRISPR gene editing in crops
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic referee letters
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- AUD $35,000/year research stipend funded by ARC Discovery and industrial botanical grants
- Application fee
- AUD $0
- Tuition / joining costs
- Full tuition waiver
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- November 20, 2026 (Early 2027 start)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Southern Cross University documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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