OpenFieldDoctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Marine Ecology & Coral Reef Resilience
Doctoral research conducted with the Coastal and Marine Research Centre evaluating Great Barrier Reef thermal tolerance, larval connectivity, and seagrass restoration.
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 MSc in Marine Science, Zoology, or Environmental Biology
- English language proficiency
- 6.5 overall (minimum 6.0 in all bands)
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Demonstrated scientific scuba fieldwork experience or coral bleaching modeling skills
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic referee letters from marine scientists
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Coastal and Marine Research Centre PhD stipend ($34,000 AUD/year)
- Application fee
- $0
- Tuition / joining costs
- Full tuition waiver for scholarship recipients
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- March 31, 2027 (Mid-year intake)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Griffith University documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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