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PhD Opportunities: Tropical Protected Cropping & Indigenous Hydroponics

📍 Confidential • Darwin City, Northern Territory, Australia • Posted June 21, 2026

000 p.a for domestic students Posted June 21, 2026
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Job Description

The Research Institute for Northern Agriculture (RINA) is seeking applicants for an exciting PhD opportunity focused on advancing tropical protected cropping systems and hydroponic production in Northern Australia. This project will investigate innovative approaches to growing temperate leafy greens and Indigenous plant species under challenging tropical conditions, with the aim of improving local food production, supporting Indigenous enterprises, and strengthening food system resilience in the Northern Territory. This project offers two PhD scholarship opportunities.

Scholarship and financial support:

For Domestic Candidates

  • Research Training Program (RTP) stipend ($35,489 per annum from 2026, indexed annually and tax exempt) for up to 3 years from commencement, open to Australian citizens/residents or New Zealand citizens (domestic students).
  • RTP Fee Offset (full tuition fee waiver).
  • Stipend top-up of $16,000 per annum for 3 years....

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