OpenFieldJCU Doctoral Research Fellowship in Coral Reef Adaptation & Genomics
Three-and-a-half year PhD candidate position at the ARC Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies deciphering molecular adaptation of scleractinian corals to rising sea temperatures.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Honours Class I or Master's by research in marine genomics or evolutionary biology
- English language proficiency
- IELTS 6.5 overall or TOEFL iBT 86
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- First-author publication in coral genetics, physiology, or symbiosis
- Recommendation letters
- Three academic reference letters
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Fully funded: $33,000 AUD/year stipend plus $10,000 AUD research operational support
- Application fee
- $0 AUD
- Tuition / joining costs
- Full tuition covered by Australian Government RTP scholarship
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- November 30, 2026 (Early 2027 commencement)
- 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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