OpenFieldSenior Research Fellow in Indigenous Knowledge Systems and Environmental Policy
Senior research leadership role directing externally funded research projects on Indigenous land and sea management, co-governance, and environmental policy.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Doctorate in Indigenous Studies, Environmental Policy, or Anthropology
- English language proficiency
- Exceptional research communication skills
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Established track record of collaborative research with First Nations communities and grant funding
- Recommendation letters
- Three international referee reports
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Academic Level C salary AUD $125,000 – $144,000 per annum plus 17% superannuation
- Application fee
- AUD $0
- Tuition / joining costs
- N/A (Senior academic research appointment)
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- March 31, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Northern Institute documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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