OpenFieldJCU Postgraduate Research Scholarship (JCUPRS) in Tropical Marine Ecology
Prestigious doctoral scholarship funding international and domestic PhD researchers investigating coral reef conservation, ocean acidification, and tropical marine biodiversity.
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's degree by research with high distinction
- English language proficiency
- IELTS 6.5 overall with minimum 6.0 in each component
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Demonstrated research capability via peer-reviewed journal publications
- Recommendation letters
- Two comprehensive academic referee reports
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- $32,500 AUD per year tax-free living stipend plus full tuition waiver and health cover
- Application fee
- $0 AUD
- Tuition / joining costs
- $0 AUD (100% covered via RTP international fee offset)
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- October 31, 2026 (Annual international round for 2027)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official James Cook University documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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