The Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics (RSAA) offers the Olin Eggen Research Scholarship to 3 outstanding International RSAA PhD students. Funding for this scholarship 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.
Eligibility
Applicants must: be international students; be enrolled in the PhD program at RSSA and is working on a project in Astronomy and Astrophysics.
Amount
$2,500
The scholarship provides $2,500 per year for 1 year.