About this scholarship

 

The Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics (RSAA) offers the Joan Duffield Research Award to up to 3 outstanding students commencing in the PhD program at RSAA.

Funding for this Award has been made possible due to an endowment from Miss Joan Doris Duffield, daughter of Professor Walter Geoffrey Duffield, the inaugural Director of the Solar Physics Observatory at Mount Stromlo. Miss Duffield was a treasured member of the Mount Stromlo community and a long-time supporter of science and astronomy.

The objective of the Award is to support outstanding domestic students to enable them to pursue a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) program in Astronomy & Astrophysics based in the Research School of Astronomy & Astrophysics.

Field of study

Astronomy and Astrophysics

Eligibility

Scholarship type

Academic

Student type

Domestic

Study level

Postgraduate research (HDR)

Selection bases

Academic merit

The Award is available each year to a prospective domestic student who:

  • is enrolling full-time in a program of study for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Astronomy & Astrophysics based in the Research School of Astronomy & Astrophysics; and
  • has a demonstrated track record of significant research that contributes to the field of Astronomy & Astrophysics.

Selection

The Selection Committee will consider the information provided in the RSAA Scholarship Committee and Annual Progress Talk (or Proposal Talk) and will assess students based on:

  • Originality and feasibility of the research;
  • Impact, or potential for impact, in the relevant research field;
  • Research achievements and accomplishments (e.g., submitted or published refereed papers, conference presentations); and
  • Good citizenship and engagement with the RSAA and wider community (e.g., outreach activities, committee representation).

The committee will take into account any program leave of absence.

How to apply

No application is required as all eligible candidates will be automatically considered.

Key scholarship details

 

Application period

Open for applications

Application period is open all year round.

Value

$2,500 per annum. Single lump-sum payment to be made to the student upon commencement in the PhD program

Number of scholarships awarded

3 on offer

Once-off payment for full value

Application requirement

No application is required for this scholarship as all eligible candidates will be considered.

Additional information

Successful recipients will receive AU$2,500

No application is required as all eligible candidates will be automatically considered.

Use contact details to request an alternative file format.

A previous recipient of this Award may remain eligible for future awards.

Phone 02 6125 0221, email rsaa.sa@anu.edu.au

Contact us

Sam Slater

If you have any questions about this scholarship, reach out to our team.

rsaa.sa@anu.edu.au

02 6125 0221