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Vacation Scholarships in Physics

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Vacation scholarships in Physics are available each year during the period from December to February and also during the winter break. Scholarships are primarily intended for undergraduate students from Australia and New Zealand who have completed their second or third year. Those in their third year are likely to return to their home university to complete an honours degree in the following year. (It is also possible for students of other universities to complete their honours year at the ANU, see our Honours page for details). Students who have already completed their honours degree will also be considered if they also intend to apply for a postgraduate scholarship.

Scholars undertake a substantial piece of research work for a period of up to ten weeks, which will result in a report, and possibly a subsequent publication. These short experiences of real research work are likely to be both interesting and useful to students who are seriously considering graduate work in physics. They offer a challenge and a stimulating research environment in which students have an opportunity to evaluate for themselves, and to demonstrate to others, their aptitude for research work. The University provides accommodation in a student hall of residence for the period of the scholarship, plus a weekly allowance. Return economy class airfares from Perth, Townsville, Tasmania, or New Zealand and rail fares from elsewhere are provided.

You are advised to first obtain full details of the Vacation Scholarships from The Research School of Physical Sciences and Engineering, The Australian National University, Canberra ACT 0200. Application is by letter to The Registrar, The Australian National University, Canberra ACT 0200, but for further details see the ANU Summer Research Scholarships page

Details of the type of research performed within the Research School of Physical Sciences can be found on our home page.