Postgraduate Scholarships & Prizes

Established in 2006 by a donation from Canon Information Systems Research Australia (CISRA), the prize is awarded annually to the postgraduate research student that produces the best refereed publication in a leading international journal. The paper must be a result of the student's current postgraduate studies.

The student may be a co-author but must be first author, and the prize may be shared where two or more students are joint (first and second) authors. Papers can only be considered once they are accepted for publication and if they are not yet published, the acceptance letter must also be submitted.

One prize (may be shared) is awarded annually on the recommendation of the Head of School of Physics, to a student enrolled in a Master of Science (Research), Master of Medical Physics or a Doctor of Philosophy degree. Value $2,000. No application is required, the prize is awarded on nomination from the research groups of the School.

Established in 2007 by the School of Physics from a donation by the Physics Alumni (USA) to recognise an outstanding thesis by a postgraduate research student. No application is required, the prize is awarded on nomination from the research groups of the School.

1. The prize is awarded annually to the student who is judged to have completed the most outstanding PhD thesis in the School of Physics at the University of Sydney, whose degree has been awarded but not necessarily conferred in the previous calendar year. No candidate may be nominated more than once.
2. The Head of School will ask for one nomination each year from research groups of the School of Physics.
3. The nomination must consist of: the name of the student; a short (one-page) description of the significance and quality of the work in the thesis; the examination reports; and a copy of the thesis with evidence of the confirmation of the PhD award. Supporting documentation such as student prizes or awards during the period of PhD candidature may also be included.
4. Only one prize shall be awarded, but may be shared where two PhD theses are considered of equal merit. If the selection committee considers that none of the theses nominated is of an appropriate standard, no award will be made.
5. The Physics Postgraduate Alumni Prize Selection Committee will be appointed by the Head of School, and will determine the award recipient.
6. In making its decision the Committee will take into account: the overall quality and significance of the work; the level of originality or creativity exhibited; and the intrinsic difficulty of the project. Mindful of the need to retain a balance between experimental and theoretical theses.
7. The prize is valued at $1,000.

A full-time postgraduate scholarship is available for a suitably qualified candidate with a good honours degree in science or engineering to undertake research studies leading to a PhD in physics. The project involves utilising x-ray and neutron reflectometry to study thin film biosurfaces and their interaction with active biomolecules, including enzymes and antibodies. Applicants should have a particular interest in working in an interdisciplinary research team. The scholarship is valued at $24,851 per annum (tax exempt) and may be renewed for up to three years, subject to satisfactory progress.

Applicants must be Australian citizens, Australian permanent residents or New Zealand citizens.*

Further information can be obtained from: Professor Marcela Bilek, School of Physics A28, The University of Sydney NSW 2006 Phone: +61-2-9351 6079; Fax: +61-2-9351 7726 E-mail:

or from: Dr Michael James, Bragg Institute ANSTO, PMB 1, Menai NSW 2234. Phone: +61-2-9717-9299; Fax: +61-2-9717-3606 E-mail: .

Applications should be sent direct to Professor Bilek at the above address and should include a curriculum vitae, a copy of an academic transcript, and the names and contact details of at least two referees.

* Depending on the nature of the funding, this requirement may not be applicable. However, please note that a scholarship with stipend does not cover any tuition fees payable by international students.

Established in 2003 by the School of Physics. The purpose of the award is to provide a supplementary living allowance to full-time postgraduate students undertaking research towards a PhD in the School of Physics at the University of Sydney. The award is subject to the following conditions:

1. Applicants must meet the eligibility conditions for the Australian Postgraduate Award (APA/UPA).
2. Applicants must have applied for the APA/UPA tenable at the University of Sydney in the year prior to commencing their PhD and must reapply for the APA/UPA in the first and second year of their candidature. Eligible students who did not apply for APA/UPA at the University of Sydney will be required to lodge an application with the School.
3. The award may be offered on a competitive basis to incoming PhD students with First Class Honours or equivalent.
4. The applicant must identify a primary supervisor from within the School of Physics and an associate supervisor, both of whom are prepared to supervise the student.
5. The award shall be offered by the School of Physics on the recommendation of a selection committee consisting of the Chair of the Research Committee and the Postgraduate Coordinator or their nominees.
6. The award is equal in value to the Australian Postgraduate Award (APA).
7. The award shall be tenable for up to three years in the PhD degree, subject to satisfactory performance and progress. In exceptional circumstances, a further extension of six months may be granted. Periods of study undertaken toward the degree prior to commencement of the Award will be deducted from the maximum tenure of the Award.

Eligible applicants should contact the Physics Student Office for further information and/or an application form:

Physics Student Office
Room 202, School of Physics A28
University of Sydney NSW 2006
email:
phone: +61 2 9351 3037
fax: +61 2 9351 7726

Established in 2005 by the School of Physics. The purpose of the award is to provide a living allowance for international students who are undertaking full-time research towards a PhD in Physics. The award is subject to the following conditions:

1. The award may be offered to incoming international PhD students with a first class honours degree, or equivalent, who have applied for an Endeavour International Postgraduate Research Scholarship (EIPRS) or USIRS and ranked highly.
2. Applicants must make a formal application to the School using the advertised contact details.
3. The applicant must identify a primary supervisor from within the School of Physics and an associate supervisor, both of whom are prepared to supervise the student.
4. The award shall be offered by the School of Physics on the recommendation of a selection committee consisting of the Chair of the Research Committee and the Postgraduate Coordinator, or their nominees.
5. The award is equal in value to the Australian Postgraduate Award (APA) and cannot be used to pay tuition fees.
6. The award shall be tenable for up to three years in the PhD degree, subject to satisfactory performance and progress. In exceptional circumstances, a further extension of six months may be granted.

Eligible applicants should contact the Physics Student Office for further information and/or an application form:

Physics Student Office
Room 202, School of Physics A28
University of Sydney NSW 2006
email:
phone: +61 2 9351 3037
fax: +61 2 9351 7726

CUDOS, the ARC Centre of Excellence for Ultrahigh bandwidth Devices for Optical Systems, has initiated a number of exciting flagship projects at the forefront of modern photonics. These include fundamental physics projects such as the study of "slow light" in photonic crystals through to outcomes-focused projects in new technologies for next generation optical communications systems.

The purpose of the CUDOS Merit Award is to provide a supplementary living allowance to full-time postgraduate students undertaking research in the CUDOS postgraduate program at the University of Sydney. The award is offered on a competitive basis subject to the following conditions:

1. Applicants must hold a scholarship such as an Australian Postgraduate Award (APA) or University Postgraduate Award (UPA).
2. The award is equal in value to the stipend difference between APA and the APA (Industry).
3. The award shall be tenable for the length of the substantive scholarship, subject to satisfactory performance and progress. Periods of study undertaken towards the degree prior to commencement of the Award will be deducted from the maximum tenure of the Award.
4. The award is made on the recommendation of the Research Director of CUDOS.

Eligible applicants should contact Professor Ben Eggleton for further information:

Professor Ben Eggleton
Director, CUDOS
School of Physics A28
University of Sydney NSW 2006
email:

Established in 2003 by the School of Physics. The purpose of the award is to provide a supplementary living allowance to full-time postgraduate students undertaking research towards a PhD in the School of Physics at the University of Sydney. The award is subject to the following conditions:

1. Applicants must meet the eligibility conditions for the Australian Postgraduate Award (APA).
2. (a) The award may be offered on a competitive basis to incoming PhD students with a University medal or equivalent.
   (b) The award may be offered to other incoming PhD students of sufficient merit, where merit is determined by the University Scholarship ranking list.
3. The award shall be offered by the School of Physics on the recommendation of a selection committee consisting of the Chair of the Research Committee and the Postgraduate Coordinator or their nominees.
4. The award is equal in value to the stipend difference between the APA and the APA (Industry).
5. The award shall be tenable for the length of the substantive scholarship, subject to satisfactory performance and progress. Periods of study undertaken towards the degree prior to commencement of the Award will be deducted from the maximum tenure of the Award.

Eligible applicants should contact the Physics Student Office for further information. Application is by written statement (one A4 page) addressed to the Head of School. You must attach an original or certified academic transcript including H1 result and award of Medal, to be submitted to:

Physics Student Office
Room 202, School of Physics A28
University of Sydney NSW 2006
email:
phone: +61 2 9351 3037
fax: +61 2 9351 7726

Established in 2006 by the School of Physics, the purpose of the award is to provide a supplementary living allowance to full-time international postgraduate students undertaking research towards a PhD in the Physics. The award is subject to the following conditions:

1. The award may be offered to PhD students who have completed a Bachelor degree with First Class Honours and University Medal or equivalent.
2. The award is available to citizens or permanent residents of a country other than Australia or New Zealand.
3. The award shall be offered by the School of Physics on the recommendation of a selection commmitttee consissting of the Chair of the Research Committee and the Postgraduate Coordinator, or their nominees.
4. The award is equal in value to the stipend difference between the Australian Postgraduate Award Industry (APAI) and the Australian Postgraduate Award (APA).
5. The award shall be tenable for up to three years in the PhD degree, subject to satisfactory performance and progress. In exceptional circumstances, a further extension of six months may be granted.

Eligible applicants should contact the Physics Student Office for further information. Application is by written statement (one A4 page) addressed to the Head of School. You must attach an original or certified academic transcript including H1 result and award of Medal, to be submitted to:

Physics Student Office
Room 202, School of Physics A28
University of Sydney NSW 2006
email:
phone: +61 2 9351 3037
fax: +61 2 9351 7726

Established in 2004 by the School of Physics. The purpose of the award is to provide a living allowance to recently upgraded full-time PhD students undertaking research in the School of Physics. The award is subject to the following conditions:

1. Applicants must not be eligible for the Australian Postgraduate Award (APA), University Postgraduate Award (UPA) or the Denison Postgraduate Award (DPA).
2. Applicants must have been previously enrolled in the MSc by research in the School of Physics, in the year prior to application.
3. Applicants must have made a formal application to the Faculty of Science for an upgrade to PhD candidature.
4. The applicant must be deemed to have made satisfactory progress in their research for an approval of an upgrade to PhD candidature.
5. The applicant must make a formal application to the School for the award, using the advertised contact details.
6. The award shall be offered by the School of Physics on the recommendation of a selection committee consisting of the Chair of the Research Committee and the Postgraduate Coordinator, or their nominees.
7. The award is equal in value to the Australian Postgraduate Award (APA).
8. The award shall be tenable for up to 3.5 years, including duration of candidature in the MSc.

Eligible applicants should contact the Physics Student Office for further information and/or an application form:

Physics Student Office
Room 202, School of Physics A28
University of Sydney NSW 2006
email:
phone: +61 2 9351 3037
fax: +61 2 9351 7726

Established in 2002 by the School of Physics, the purpose of this scholarship is to assist outstanding students from outside the Sydney metropolitan area who may otherwise be deterred from studying at the University of Sydney by the high cost of relocation. The Scholarship is available to holders of base-rate APA or equivalent and who do not reside in Sydney. Evidence of relocation costs must be supplied.

The scholarships are offered to postgraduate students who will be commencing study towards a PhD in the School of Physics at the University of Sydney and are offered in conjunction with other scholarships including APA's and Industry Scholarships to the value of $3000. Successful applicants will have obtained a first class honours degree or equivalent, must be enrolled to study towards a PhD with their primary supervisor in the School of Physics. The scholarship is not available to applicants holding School of Physics top-up scholarships. The scholarship is available once only during candidature.

Eligible applicants should contact the Physics Student Office for further information. Application is by written statement (one A4 page) with attached original receipts and documentation addressed to the Head of School and submitted to:

Physics Student Office
Room 202, School of Physics A28
University of Sydney NSW 2006
email:
phone: +61 2 9351 3037
fax: +61 2 9351 7726

These are to provide financial support to those students of sufficient merit wishing to commence PhD study mid-year. The APA and UPA scholarship schemes are only available to students commencing at the beginning of the year. These scholarships are available to students who:

(a) have obtained first class honours or equivalent;
(b) will apply for an APA and/or UPA.

The scholarships are to be of the same value as the APA and are available for six months only.

Eligible applicants should contact the Physics Student Office for further information and/or an application form:

Physics Student Office
Room 202, School of Physics A28
University of Sydney NSW 2006
email:
phone: +61 2 9351 3037
fax: +61 2 9351 7726

Applicants should contact the Physics Student Office for further information and/or an application form:

Physics Student Office
Room 202, School of Physics A28
University of Sydney NSW 2006
email:
phone: +61 2 9351 3037
fax: +61 2 9351 7726