OpenFieldQueensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries Aquaculture Internship
Twelve-week industry internship at government research hatcheries working on commercial sea cucumber (holothurian) breeding, microalgae culture, and disease diagnostics.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Minimum GPA of 5.0 in marine science or animal biotechnology coursework
- English language proficiency
- IELTS 6.5 overall
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Laboratory safety certification and bio-security induction
- Recommendation letters
- Academic program director endorsement
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- $4,500 AUD industry placement stipend
- Application fee
- $0 AUD
- Tuition / joining costs
- Curricular credit integration
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- March 31, 2027 (Semester 2 placement)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official University of the Sunshine Coast documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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