About this scholarship
Gravitational Wave and Space Instrumentation Honours scholarship is available to students who wish to pursue the Honours specialisation in Physics or Astronomy and Astrophysics and undertake an Honours research project in the area of Gravitational Waves and Space Instrumentation and Applied Metrology.
Field of Study
Honours in Physics or in Astronomy and Astrophysics, with a focus on Gravitational Wave and Space Instrumentation and Applied Metrology.
Duration
Payments made for a fixed number of years
Payment made for 1 year
Eligibility
Scholarship type | Academic |
Student type | Domestic |
Study level | Honours |
Selection bases | Academic merit |
The scholarship will be available to a student who:
- is a domestic student;
- is eligible for admission to the Physics or Astronomy and Astrophysics Honours Specialisation; and
- has applied for the Physics or Astronomy and Astrophysics Honours Specialisation; and
- has an academic record with a Distinction average or above;
- receives an offer of admission to an Honours program in the Research School of Physics; and
- will undertake an Honours research project with a focus on Gravitational Wave and Space Instrumentation and Applied Metrology.
Ongoing eligibility
Continuation based on academic performance
How to apply
There are two application rounds for this scholarship each year; one for Semester 1 commencement, and one for Semester 2 commencement. Applications can be made via the 'Apply now' button at the top of this page during the application period
Applications for Semester 1 open on 1st October of the year prior to commencement
Applications for Semester 2 open on 1st April of the year of commencement
Applicants must provide the following documents:
- CV
- academic transcripts
- contact details of 3 referees
- a 1-page letter of research interest
Female identifying candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
Key scholarship details
Application period
Open for applications01-Oct-2025 to 30-Nov-2025
Value
$10,000 per annum. Up to 10 scholarships will be awarded.
Number of scholarships awarded
Payments made per semester
Additional information
A stipend of $10,000, paid for 1 year.
There are two application rounds for this scholarship each year; one for Semester 1 commencement, and one for Semester 2 commencement. Applications can be made via the 'Apply now' button at the top of this page during the application period
Applications for Semester 1 open on 1st October of the year prior to commencement
Applications for Semester 2 open on 1st April of the year of commencement
Applicants must provide the following documents:
- CV
- academic transcripts
- contact details of 3 referees
- a 1-page letter of research interest
Female identifying candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
Use contact details to request an alternative file format.
This scholarship cannot be deferred.
Contact us
Sareh Rajabi, Centre Administrator
If you have any questions about this scholarship, reach out to our team.
+61 2 61259887