CGA Honours scholarship

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.

SUMMARY

SCHOLARSHIP TYPE

Academic

VALUE

$ 10,000

per annum

Up to 10 scholarships will be awarded.

Payments made per semester

Payments made for 1 year

APPLICATION PERIOD

01-Oct-2024 to 30-Nov-2024

Student types
Domestic, Current, Prospective
Student levels
Honours
Selection bases
Academic merit
Ongoing eligibility
Continuation based on academic performance

Eligibility

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.

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: