Summer Research Scholarships in Astronomy and Astrophysics

Australia. Australian National University.

Each summer a number of Summer Research Scholarships are offered by the Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics (RSAA), ANU College of Science. The scholarships enable suitably qualified undergraduates to spend 8 to 11 weeks at Mount Stromlo working on a research project under the supervision of an RSAA astronomer.

The Scholarships are intended to provide a first-hand view of the work at a research observatory and scholars have access to state-of-the-art optical, infra-red, radio and computational facilities. Areas of research include star formation, stellar evolution, galactic dynamics, observational cosmology, active galactic nuclei, interstellar-medium physics, computational astrophysics and planetary science.

These scholarships are intended for currently enrolled undergraduate students in universities in Australia and New Zealand completing the third or fourth year of a full-time course leading to an honours degree. Outstanding second year students who are intending to complete an honours degree may also be considered.

The Scholarships provide return travel to Canberra, a tax-exempt stipend, and full board at a College associated with the ANU. Applications open 1 July each year, Applications close 31 August each year.

Contact people:
Convenors of the RSAA Summer Research Scholarships Program:

Dr Charles Lineweaver
Telephone: (61 2) 6125 6717
FAX: (61 2) 6125 0260
E-MAIL: charley@mso.anu.edu.au

Mr Scott Yates
Telephone: (61 2) 6125 0292
FAX: (61 2) 6125 0233
E-MAIL: academic.services.rsaa@anu.edu.au

For additional information please read ANU Summer Research Scholarships. Application form can be obtained here when the application for upcoming year is open.