The award is available each year to a current ANU student who:
(a) is a domestic or international student
(b) is enrolled in an Advanced Studies Course (SCNC2101, SCNC2102, SCNC2103, SCNC2104, SCNC3101, SCNC3102) as part of their Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours) - Science degree program in the semester for which they have applied for the award and
(c) intending to undertake a research project within the Advanced Studies Course:
- In astronomy/astrophysics or astronomical instrumentation under the supervision of an academic in the Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics (RSAA) (including the Advanced Instrumentation and Technology Centre (AITC))
- which has been approved as a suitable student research project by the RSAA/AITC research project supervisor, and the RSAA PhB Astrophysics Discipline Coordinator (RSAA PhB Convenor), and the College of Science PhB Convenor.
Each award is worth AUS $3,000.
The award will be paid as a one-off payment after the census date for the Advanced Studies (SCNC) course within which the research project is undertaken.
