PhD & Masters of Research Scholarships in Astrophysics

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

Macquarie University is ranked 130th 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 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 list of 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$35,000 per year.

Please email your expression of interest to [email protected] no later than 1st July 2024, attaching 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 application process, for the University-wide application deadline of 31st July 2024.

Please note the English language requirements. These must be fulfilled at the time of application.