Degree type
PhD
Closing date
25 September 2023
Campus
Hobart
Citizenship requirement
Domestic / International
Scholarship
$31,500pa for 3.5 years
About the research project
Our Sun is located about 8.15 kpc from the centre of the Milky Way and the structure beyond the Galactic Centre is something about which our current knowledge is very limited. The distance an astronomical object is away from us is perhaps the single most important piece of information, but it is one of the most challenging measurements to make. Recent advances in radio astrometry with Very Long Baseline Interferometry (VLBI), have been exploited to provide trigonometric parallaxes to more than 200 star forming regions across a significant portion of the Milky Way. This project will involve the measurement of maser proper motion with very long baseline interferometry and its use, combined with Galactic rotation models and line-of-sight velocity data to derive an accurate distance for objects beyond the Galactic Centre.
Primary Supervisor
Meet Prof Simon EllingsenFunding
The successful applicant will receive a scholarship which provides:
- a living allowance stipend funded by ARC of $31,500 per annum (2023 rate, indexed annually) for 3.5 years
- a relocation allowance of up to $2,000
- a tuition fees offset covering the cost of tuition fees for up to four years (domestic applicants only)
If successful, international applicants will receive a University of Tasmania Fees Offset for up to four years.
As part of the application process you may indicate if you do not wish to be considered for scholarship funding.
Other funding opportunities and fees
For further information regarding other scholarships on offer, and the various fees of undertaking a research degree, please visit our Scholarships and fees on research degrees page.
Eligibility
Applicants should review the Higher Degree by Research minimum entry requirements.
Ensure your eligibility for the scholarship round by referring to our Key Dates.
Additional eligibility criteria specific to this project/scholarship:
- Applicants must be able to undertake the project on-campus
Selection Criteria
The project is competitively assessed and awarded. Selection is based on academic merit and suitability to the project as determined by the College.
Application process
- Select your project, and check that you meet the eligibility and selection criteria, including citizenship;
- Contact Prof Simon Ellingsen to discuss your suitability and the project's requirements; and
- In your application:
- Copy and paste the title of the project from this advertisement into your application. If you don’t correctly do this your application may be rejected.
- Submit a signed supervisory support form, a CV including contact details of 2 referees and your project research proposal.
- Apply prior to 25 September 2023.
Full details of the application process can be found under the 'How to apply' section of the Research Degrees website.
Following the closing date applications will be assessed within the College. Applicants should expect to receive notification of the outcome by email by the advertised outcome date.
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