OpenFieldLJMU Vice-Chancellor's PhD Studentship in Observational Astrophysics
Full doctoral studentship at the world-renowned Astrophysics Research Institute (ARI) utilizing data from the Liverpool Telescope on La Palma to investigate supernovae, stellar evolution, and galactic transients.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- First Class UK MPhys/MSci or international equivalent in Physics, Astronomy, or Mathematics
- English language proficiency
- IELTS 6.5 (minimum 6.0 each skill)
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Demonstrated scientific coding ability in Python and computational astronomy tools
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic referee letters
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Full tuition fee waiver plus £19,237 annual tax-free living stipend for 3.5 years
- Application fee
- Zero application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- 100% covered by studentship award
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- January 20, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Liverpool John Moores University documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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