The Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics (RSAA) offers the Olin J Eggen Research Award to up to 3 outstanding RSAA PhD students.
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.
SUMMARY
VALUE
up to $2,500 per annum
3 on offer
Payments made fortnightly
Payments made for 1 year
Student types
International, CurrentStudent levels
Postgraduate researchNumber of scholarships awarded
3 on offerSelection bases
Academic meritOngoing eligibility
Continuation based on maintaining base stipend scholarshipsThe award will be offered to an applicant who:
Any student meeting the above criteria will automatically be considered for the award
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 Thesis Progress report (or Thesis Proposal) and Annual Progress Talk (or Proposal Talk) as well as assessing students based on the following criteria:
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.
A stipend of up to $2,500 will be available for 1 year.
No application is required - All students meeting the eligibility will be automatically considered.
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