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PhD Or MPhil Scholarship · 2027 AIMS@JCU HDR scholarship round

AIMS@JCU Higher Degree Research Scholarship

James Cook University

Up to four competitive AIMS@JCU HDR scholarships for marine scientists. The award combines JCU HDR scholarship support with an additional AUD 7,500 per year that can be used as project costs or a stipend top-up.

Destination
Australia
Study level
Doctoral, Doctoral
Deadline
Sep 1, 2026
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Funding package

Recorded funding details

Tuition fees included for 3.5 years for PhD under the 2027 AIMS@JCU scholarship listing.
Up to 4
AUD 37,500 per annum in 2027 plus AUD 7,500 per annum as living allowance top-up or project expenses
5 years for PhD, 2 years for MPhil
AUD 7,500 per year may be used as stipend top-up or project expenses. Access to joint AIMS and JCU marine-science research environment.

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Eligibility

Who can apply

  • Domestic and international applicants. The September 2026 round is explicitly open to both.
  • Yes. JCU requires applicants to contact and confirm potential advisors before applying, and AIMS@JCU requires both AIMS and JCU advisory representation.
  • Depends on selected marine-science project.
  • JCU HDR entry requires an appropriate research-capable qualification. Exact AIMS scholarship ranking threshold is determined through assessment.
  • Competitive research capability is assessed through the HDR application, CV, publications and project/advisor fit.
  • Must meet JCU HDR admission requirements and AIMS@JCU scholarship assessment criteria.
  • JCU scholarship applicants provide a Scholarship Publication Table. Publications may contribute to competitiveness.
  • International applicants must meet JCU English Language Requirement Band 2 for HDR admission.
Application package

Documents and steps

Required documents

  1. JCU HDR application form signed by advisors, project proposal, academic transcripts and testamurs, citizenship or residency evidence, CV with publication links, referees and research experience, Scholarship Publication Table, Primary Advisor Statement, and AIMS@JCU Application Coversheet.

Application steps

  1. Identify a marine-science project aligned with AIMS@JCU priorities

  2. Secure at least one AIMS advisor and one JCU advisor

  3. Obtain AIMS endorsement and approval

  4. Prepare JCU HDR proposal and required documents

  5. Complete AIMS@JCU application coversheet

  6. Submit the HDR candidature and scholarship application through the JCU portal by 1 September 2026

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