OpenFieldGreat Barrier Reef Coastal Hydrodynamics & Mangrove Carbon Research
Targeted coastal research investigation deploying acoustic doppler current profilers and carbon flux sensors to quantify blue carbon sequestration in tropical mangrove estuaries.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Enrolled in postgraduate science or coastal engineering degree with GPA 5.5/7.0
- English language proficiency
- IELTS 6.5 overall
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Research prospectus on blue carbon sequestration or coastal hydrodynamic modelling
- Recommendation letters
- JCU research supervisor endorsement
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- $12,000 AUD research project stipend plus vessel access grant
- Application fee
- $0 AUD
- Tuition / joining costs
- Covered through JCU research enrollment
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- February 28, 2027 (2027 Field project cycle)
- 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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