OpenFieldPhD in Hydrodynamics and Autonomous Maritime Systems
Four-year doctoral project based between Beauty Point and Launceston, developing autonomous collision-avoidance algorithms for unmanned surface vessels (USVs) operating in rough sea states.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Bachelor of Engineering with First Class Honours or Master of Engineering with distinction
- English language proficiency
- IELTS 6.5 overall
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Curriculum vitae, research proposal, and master’s thesis excerpt
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic reference letters
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Fully funded: AUD $33,800/year stipend funded through the Defence Science and Technology Group (DSTG)
- Application fee
- Free
- Tuition / joining costs
- Fully covered by institutional scholarship waiver
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- March 15, 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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