Chengyuan Xu
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PhD Scholarship in Tropical Protected Cropping and Indigenous Hydroponics at Charles Darwin University Charles Darwin University in Australia
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Environmental Science
Funding
RTP stipend of $35,489 per annum from 2026, indexed annually and tax exempt, plus an additional $16,000 per annum stipend top-up for three years. Full tuition fee offset is included, and relocation assistance of up to $2,000 may be available.
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Australia
University
Charles Darwin University
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PhD scholarship opportunity at Charles Darwin University in Darwin, Australia, focused on tropical protected cropping, indigenous hydroponics, and indigenous plant production.
The project is industry-linked and supported by the Future Food Systems CRC, with collaboration from Orlar International and links to Indigenous bush food enterprises. Research themes include growing temperate leafy greens and Indigenous plant species in tropical conditions, with possible work in greenhouse experimentation, hydroponic crop production, plant physiology, and plant-microbe interactions.
This is a PhD scholarship for domestic students only (Australian citizens, Australian permanent residents, and New Zealand citizens). Suitable backgrounds include agricultural science, horticulture, plant science, plant physiology, microbial biology, controlled-environment agriculture, environmental science, or related disciplines.
Funding includes an RTP stipend of $35,489 per annum from 2026 (indexed annually and tax exempt), plus an additional $16,000 per annum top-up for three years, full tuition fee offset, and possible relocation assistance of up to $2,000.
Location: CDU Casuarina Campus, Darwin, Northern Territory. Expected commencement is by Semester 1, 2027. Interested candidates should email [email protected] to request the full position information and application details.
Funding details
RTP stipend of $35,489 per annum from 2026, indexed annually and tax exempt, plus an additional $16,000 per annum stipend top-up for three years. Full tuition fee offset is included, and relocation assistance of up to $2,000 may be available.
What's required
Domestic students only: Australian citizens, Australian permanent residents, and New Zealand citizens. Candidates should have a background in agricultural science, horticulture, plant science, plant physiology, microbial biology, controlled-environment agriculture, environmental science, or a related discipline. The post seeks a motivated PhD candidate interested in greenhouse experimentation, hydroponic crop production, plant physiology, and/or plant-microbe interactions.
How to apply
Email Stephen Xu at [email protected] to request the full position information and application details. Ask for the application instructions and supporting documents.
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