OpenFieldPh.D. in Autonomous Underwater Vehicles & Subsea Robotics
Doctoral research position utilizing AMC's deep-water towing tank and autonomous marine test bed to develop navigation and SLAM algorithms for AUVs in extreme ocean environments.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Undergraduate degree with First Class Honours or MSc by research with minimum 80% average
- English language proficiency
- IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0) or PTE 58
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Research proposal (approx. 2,000 words) and Master thesis copy
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic referee reports
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Fully funded AUD $35,000 annual living stipend plus operating consumables grant
- Application fee
- Zero application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- Full international research tuition fee waiver
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- February 28, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Australian Maritime College documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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