Doctor of Philosophy (Indigenous)

You can choose from a broad range of research areas including Indigenous studies, Indigenous knowledges, Indigenous cultures, Indigenous education, Indigenous community development, Indigenous intersections with other disciplines, and other research topics relating to Indigenous peoples and Indigenous ideas. You will be supported to develop your own topic throughout the first months of your candidature.

JCU, with the support of the Australian Government's Research Training Program, will cover the costs of tuition fees for Australian citizens/permanent residents and New Zealand citizens. All candidates can also apply for a competitively-awarded stipend to help with living and tuition costs. A Student Services and Amenities fee is payable per subject up to a maximum amount per year.

Your candidature will be structured through a series of specialised Indigenous research intensives and support from highly experienced advisors. You will receive guidance from an extended advisory team and work as an independent researcher within a community of peers and the supportive team at the Indigenous Education and Research Centre.

Students can commence in March, July, and October of each year. The course is available online, as well as on-campus at JCU's Townsville and Cairns campuses.

Students who do not meet the admission requirements for the Doctor of Philosophy (Indigenous) may be eligible to enrol in the Master of Philosophy (Indigenous) as an alternative pathway.