About this scholarship
The Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics (RSAA) offers the Olin J Eggen Research Award to up to 3 outstanding international students commencing in the PhD program at RSAA.
Funding for this Award is made possible by an endowment setup to commemorate the contributions of the late Professor Olin J Eggen. Professor Eggen, a native of Wisconsin, USA, was Director of Mt Stromlo Observatory from 1966 through 1977, a period that saw considerable growth and with it the foundation of the high international regard in which the Observatory (now the Research School of Astronomy & Astrophysics) is held.
The objective of the Award is to support outstanding international students to enable them to pursue a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) program in Astronomy & Astrophysics based in the Research School of Astronomy & Astrophysics.
SUMMARY
VALUE
$ 2,500
per annum
Single lump-sum payment to be made to the student upon commencement in the PhD program
3 on offer
Once-off payment for full value
Student types
International, CurrentStudent levels
Postgraduate researchNumber of scholarships awarded
3 on offerSelection bases
Academic meritOngoing eligibility
Continuation based on maintaining base stipend scholarships
Field of study
Eligibility
The Award is available each year to a prospective international 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 is and remains an international student;
- has a demonstrated track record of significant research that contributes to the field of Astronomy & Astrophysics.
Enrolment in the PhD program must be undertaken in the year the Award is granted.
Selection
The Award will be offered for Excellence in Research in the previous one year period -1 July through 30 June - or part thereof during which the student was enrolled in the PhD program at RSAA.
The Selection Committee will consider the information provided in the RSAA Scholarship Committe and Annual Progress Talk (or Proposal Talk) as well as assessing students based on the following criteria:
- 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.
The committee will seek to distribute the awards to students at different levels (e.g., one award for students who have completed up to one year of program, one for students who have completed between one and two years of program, and one for students who completed two and three years of program by June 30), but reserves the right to revise the distribution.
Additional information
Successful recipients will receive AU$2,500
No application is required - All students meeting the eligibility will be automatically considered.
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A student who has previously been a recipient of this Award may remain eligible for future awards.
Phone 02 6125 0221, email rsaa.sa@anu.edu.au
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