PhD & Masters of Research Scholarships in Astrophysics

Macquarie University is seeking outstanding candidates for PhD and Masters of Research scholarships commencing between July and December 2025.

Macquarie University is ranked #133 in the world, and our astronomy and astrophysics research group is one of the best in Australia. We offer PhD and Masters by Research degrees on topics ranging from exoplanets to the most distant galaxies, star formation to stellar death, the evolution of our Milky Way Galaxy, astronomical instrumentation, and more. Many projects are offered through Australian Astronomical Optics (AAO), a recognised world leader in innovative astronomical instrumentation, software and research, or offered jointly with CSIRO Space & Astronomy, who operate Australia’s national radio astronomical observatories. Successful applicants will join a diverse group of researchers and students from all over the world. We actively strive to create an equitable, inclusive and welcoming environment to all who work and study with us.

For our research areas see here. A representative but incomplete list of potential graduate projects can be found here.

Scholarships are awarded on a competitive basis, and cover tuition fees and a tax-free living allowance of AU$38,500 per year (approximately US$23,800).

Please email your expression of interest to [email protected] no later than 17 February 2025. YOU MUST ATTACH your undergraduate and Masters level transcripts, a short CV, and a list of up to three topic areas you are interested in.

Competitive candidates will be connected with relevant supervisors and mentored through the separate application process, for the University-wide application deadline of 2 March 2025. Assessment of applications will begin on 3 February 2025, and early submission will provide the review panel more time to identify suitable supervisors and begin the university application process.

YOU MUST MEET THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS (see tab near the bottom of that link). THESE MUST BE COMPLETE AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION. APPLICATIONS WITHOUT THIS REQUIREMENT WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.