OpenFieldCurtin International Centre for Radio Astronomy Research (ICRAR) Placements
Frontier astrophysical research placements inside ICRAR Curtin, developing cutting-edge software and signal processing hardware for the Murchison Widefield Array (MWA) and the global Square Kilometre Array (SKA).
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Master's or First Class Honours in Astrophysics, Physics, or High-Performance Computing.
- English language proficiency
- Technical English fluency for international collaboration.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Demonstrated skills in radio interferometry, high-performance computing, or extragalactic astrophysics.
- Recommendation letters
- Curriculum vitae, publication record, and two referee contacts.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Funded research projects supported by the Australian Research Council (ARC) and the Square Kilometre Array (SKA) consortium
- Application fee
- Free application directly to affiliated laboratory professors
- Tuition / joining costs
- Zero tuition; paid graduate research appointment.
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- March 31, 2027 for research fellowship and graduate project allocations
- Last source review
- 2026-10-14
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Curtin University documentation reviewed 2026-10-14. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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