Dr. Hilary Dawson

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Hilary Rose Dawson is a postdoctoral research fellow at the Australian National University. As an expert in whole-organism field botany, her research investigates the effects of abiotic disturbances such as fire and drought on plant communities and their interactions with soil and fungi over time and space. Her work emphasizes aboveground plant traits, particularly their role in carbon fluxes, alongside a keen interest in belowground dynamics, specifically focusing on soil carbon, mycorrhizal fungi, and truffle diversity. With a PhD in Biology from the University of Oregon, she is deeply engaged in studying the complex relationships between plants, soil health, and fungal biodiversity in ecosystems affected by climate variability.

Research Interests

Requirements for Australian National University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.8
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:18
Reading
Required:18
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:18
Total
Required:80
PTE
Listening
Required:55
Reading
Required:55
Writing
Required:55
Speaking
Required:55
Overall
Required:64
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree or international equivalent Cognate discipline for some specializations
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of English Proficiency
  • Copy of Passport
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Statement of Purpose
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized across most Master of Science and Arts programs within the College of Science and College of Arts & Social Sciences.