OpenFieldDoctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Applied Ecology & Environmental Water Governance
Cutting-edge doctoral research hosted at the Institute for Applied Ecology analyzing Murray-Darling freshwater systems, ecological genomics, and invasive species 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 degree Class 1 or Master of Science by research
- English language proficiency
- 6.5 overall (minimum 6.0 in reading, writing, listening, speaking)
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Detailed 2,000-word proposal addressing freshwater biodiversity or river hydrology
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic supervisor endorsements
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Institute for Applied Ecology (IAE) PhD scholarship ($34,000 AUD/year)
- Application fee
- $0
- Tuition / joining costs
- Full RTP fee waiver for successful scholarship recipients
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- April 30, 2027 (Mid-year intake)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official University of Canberra documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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