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Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Australian Indigenous Languages and Archiving

Four-year doctoral appointment at the Centre for Australian Languages and Linguistics (CALL) conducting phonological analysis, language revitalization, and digital audio archiving.

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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 linguistics, anthropology, or philology
English language proficiency
IELTS 7.0 overall with writing 6.5
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
Not required
Thesis / Research statement
First-author paper or detailed proposal on endangered language documentation
Recommendation letters
Three academic reference letters

How much will it cost? How much funding is available?

Financial support / stipend
Fully funded: $33,500 AUD annual stipend plus $10,000 AUD remote community fieldwork 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 Batchelor Institute of Indigenous Tertiary Education documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.

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