The CSIRO Alumni Scholarship in Physics is a postgraduate scholarship of $6000, which will be used to fund travel costs to visit and/or conduct research in an overseas or interstate institution such as a university or research establishment of international standing in the field of proposed research.
The founders of this scholarship know that early experience in leading overseas laboratories greatly benefits the graduate embarking on a research career and Australian science.
The scholarship honours the contributions of Drs John Dunlop, Tony Farmer, Gerry Haddad and Don Price to Australian science and Physics in particular.
They were leaders and mentors in the physics community, inspiring those around them and they enjoyed nothing more than passing on their skills and knowledge to younger scientists. It is fitting to honour their memories through the establishment of a postgraduate scholarship based on academic achievement.
Faculty: Faculty of Engineering and Information Sciences, Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health
Study area: Chemistry, Environmental & Biological Science, Physics
Student type: Domestic students
Student status: Current student, Future Students
Scholarship amount
$6000 to fund travel costs to visit and/or conduct research in an overseas or interstate institution such as a University or research establishment of international standing in the field of proposed research.
Duration
18 months
Application process
- A selection panel will assess all applications that meet the application criteria set out below.
- The selection panel will comprise of four distinguished physicists and the Chair of the CSIRO Alumni NSW Chapter.
- Expressions of interest will be submitted via an Application Form online.
Application criteria
The proposed research should principally be in the fields of physics or closely related topics.
The following fields will be favourably considered:
- Environmental Physics
- Geophysics
- Biophysics
- Optics, Photonics and Lasers
- Condensed matter, Materials and Surfaces Physics
- Quantum Information, Concepts & Coherence
- Atomic and Molecular Physics
- Nuclear & Particle Physics
- Biomedical Physics
- Plasma Physics
- Musical Acoustics and Ultrasonics
- Atmospheric, Solar, Terrestrial and Space Physics
- Solar, Terrestrial and Space Physics
- Astronomy & Astrophysics
- Complex Systems, Computational & Mathematical Physics
- Relativity & Gravitation
- Energy, Energy Materials and Energy Systems
This scholarship is awarded based on the quality of the undergraduate degree, the alignment to Australian research and the international standing of the respective institutes or universities.
A mandatory requirement is a letter (or email) of support from the host University or institute.
The applicant is required to state that they are able and willing to travel, based on the current restrictions being lifted by the time they plan to go overseas. They will need to arrange comprehensive travel insurance for the duration of their trip.
If the scholarship is to be used for other training courses, online conferences, events and purposes other than travel, please supply as much information as possible to demonstrate how these will further your career.
Eligibility requirements
To be eligible for consideration, the applicant must be:
- An Australian citizen or Permanent Resident
- Students who have completed their Undergraduate degree and enrolled into a higher science degree at an Australian University.
Application closing date
Friday 29 November 2024