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PhD Scholarship in Astrophysics for International Students at University of Newcastle in Australia, 2017

The University of Newcastle is welcoming students for its PhD Scholarship in the field of Astrophysics of high-mass star-formation. The scholarships are available for Australian and international students.

The aim of the scholarship is to provide an opportunity to analyze data from the Radio Ammonia Mid-Plane Survey (RAMPS), the Millimetre Astronomy Legacy Team 90 Gigahertz Survey (MALT90), and the new Complete ATCA Census of High-Mass Clumps (CACHMC).

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The University of Newcastle is an Australian public. It has a primary campus in Callaghan, a suburb of Newcastle, New South Wales. The university also operates campuses in Ourimbah, Port Macquarie, Singapore, Newcastle CBD, and Sydney CBD.

Brief Description

University or Organization: The University of Newcastle
Department: NA
Course Level: Ph.D. program
Award: $26,682
Access Mode: Online
Number of Awards: NA
Nationality: Australian and international students
The program can be taken in Australia
Application Deadline: Closed

Eligibility

The following criteria must be met in order for applicants to be eligible for the scholarship:

  • Domestic and international students with experience with astronomy, especially radio astronomy, is desirable.
  • The scholarship is awarded in the field of Astrophysics of high-mass star-formation.
  • Australian and international students are eligible to apply for the scholarship.

PhD Scholarship

How to Apply

  • How to Apply: Applicants can apply via post:
  • Supporting Documents: Send an application letter and resume to Juliane Turner.If you have any questions about your application, please contact Juliane Turner (Juliane.Turner-at-newcastle.edu.au).
  • Admission Requirements: Applicants must have a previous year degree.
  • Language Requirements: Applicants must have excellent oral and written communication skills in English.

Benefit

The scholarship will cover the following:

  • Benefits include a stipend of $26,682 (2017 rate, indexed in January each year).
  • There is also a laptop at the commencement of Ph.D. plus an additional establishment allowance of $1500, a thesis allowance of $500, and the potential for an additional APA Top Up of $3500. 

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