OpenFieldPhD in Maritime Governance & Indo-Pacific Environmental Law
Doctoral research examining UNCLOS marine biodiversity treaties, Great Barrier Reef legal protections, and Pacific regional fisheries governance.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- First-class honours degree in Law or Master of Laws with substantial research thesis component
- English language proficiency
- IELTS 7.0 (7.0 in writing)
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Detailed research proposal (10 pages), curriculum vitae, and writing sample
- Recommendation letters
- 3 academic referees
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Full RTP Research Stipend AUD $34,500/year tax-free plus research travel and archival access allowances
- Application fee
- AUD $0
- Tuition / joining costs
- Fully funded (AUD $0 under Australian Research Training Scheme)
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- November 15, 2026
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official James Cook University, Townsville City Campus documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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