The Netherlands Institute for Radio Astronomy Research Scholarships

Scholarship Description:

The Netherlands Institute for Radio Astronomy Research Scholarships is open for . The scholarship allows level program(s) in the field of taught at . The deadline of the scholarship is .

The Netherlands Institute for Radio Astronomy Research Scholarships. The Netherlands Institute for Radio Astronomy (ASTRON) and the Joint Institute for VLBI in Europe (JIVE) offer a limited number of grants for 2015 Summer Research Programme. The Programme enables astronomy students (graduate or advanced under-graduate) to spend the summer (10-12 weeks) at the Dwingeloo Observatory, conducting astronomical research under the supervision of ASTRON and JIVE staff members. The grants are provided to astronomy, graduate or advanced under-graduate students. International students can apply for this programme. The application deadline is February 2, 2015.

Study Subject(s): Possible topics of study include radio galaxies and quasars, aspects of observational cosmology, continuum and line emission/absorption from normal and starbust galaxies, faint radio sources, pulsars, molecular clouds, cosmic magnetism, as well as working with LOFAR data.
Course Level: This is a 10-12 weeks summer research programme.
Scholarship Provider: The Netherlands Institute for Radio Astronomy (ASTRON) and the Joint Institute for VLBI in Europe (JIVE)
Scholarship can be taken at: Netherlands

Eligibility: Applicants must be
– astronomy students
– graduate or advanced under-graduate

Scholarship Open for International Students: International students can apply for this programme.

The Netherlands Institute for Radio Astronomy (ASTRON) and the Joint Institute for VLBI in Europe (JIVE) announce the availability of a limited number of grants for their 2015 Summer Research Programme. The Programme enables astronomy students (graduate or advanced under-graduate) to spend the summer (10-12 weeks) at the Dwingeloo Observatory, conducting astronomical research under the supervision of ASTRON and JIVE staff members. Possible topics of study include radio galaxies and quasars, aspects of observational cosmology, continuum and line emission/absorption from normal and starbust galaxies, faint radio sources, pulsars, molecular clouds, cosmic magnetism, as well as working with LOFAR data. The actual project the successful candidate will work on will be defined after arrangement with the local supervisor. The programme is not aimed at engineering or electronics students.

• A limited number of grants for their 2015 Summer Research Programme will be available.


• This is a 10-12 weeks summer research programme.


• The research grants will provide successful candidates with accommodation in the locality of the Observatory, a modest stipend for up to three months, and full travel reimbursement.

How to Apply: The mode of application is online.

Deadline: February 2, 2015.

Further Official Scholarship Information and Application

Degree Level:

The Netherlands Institute for Radio Astronomy Research Scholarships is available to undertake level programs at .

Available Subjects:

Following subject are available to study under this scholarship program.