JCU Lions Marine Research Trust Grants 2025

Australian Lions Stinger Research has been operating in North Queensland since the early 1990's. Their aim is to enable research that helps to a better understand stinging jellyfish, where they come from and how they behave, so there can be better management of the risks to humans as well as preventative and curative measures to ensure no sting is lethal.

This scholarship is subject to the provisions of the James Cook University Coursework Scholarships, Bursaries and Grants Policy

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirments
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineOctober 27, 2025
• Value$7,000
• Study LevelGrants
• SponsorJames Cook University
• City to studyQueensland
• School to studyJames Cook University
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

Successful candidates will receive a grant, to assist with their research, up to the value of $7,000 paid into their IRA account.  Funds may be used for, but not limited to, the following areas:

• Purchase of equipment
• Travel and associated field trip expenses (e.g. boat hire)
• Analytical services
• Library visits or visits to appropriate labs to learn new methods
• Conference attendance (if the student is presenting their research work)
  
  Funds will be paid in one instalment and must be used within 12 months of being received.

Requirements

• Enrolled in a Higher Degree by Research program at JCU (PhD, Professional Doctorate, Master by Research, Honours Year);
• Conducting research into marine stingers/jellyfish. Projects with the following output goals are highly encouraged to apply:
  
  Prediction: predicting the occurrence of jellyfish in time and space;
  Detection: detect and accurately identify them and understand their ecology;
  Barriers: cost-effective and feasible barriers between people and jellyfish;
  Diagnosis: rapid diagnosis of a sting, how recent and by what jellyfish;
  Treatment: effective treatments from first aid to in the hospital;
  Public Health: community approaches to managing risk.

• Previous recipients seeking further funding to allow continuation of their research are particularly encouraged to apply.

Application Deadline

October 27, 2025

How To Apply

Are you qualified and interested in this opportunity? Kindly go to James Cook University on www.jcu.edu.au to apply

For more information, kindly visit James Cook University scholarship webpage.