OpenFieldAustralian Government RTP Maritime Engineering PhD Scholarship
Premier doctoral research award supporting international and domestic scholars conducting advanced PhD research in hydrodynamic testing, autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs), and marine decarbonization.
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 (H1) or research master’s degree in Naval Architecture, Mechanical Engineering, or Ocean Engineering
- English language proficiency
- IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with no band score below 6.0
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Five-page research proposal aligned with AMC hydrodynamic laboratories and CV
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic referees providing confidential evaluation of research capability
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Full funding: AUD $34,500 per annum tax-free living stipend plus full tuition waiver and relocation allowance
- Application fee
- Free
- Tuition / joining costs
- AUD $38,000/year (International; 100% covered by RTP fee offset)
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- January 31, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Australian Maritime College Beauty Point Campus documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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