Center for High Angular Resolution Astronomy (CHARA) Research Fellowship

Preeminent observational astrophysics fellowship working with Georgia State’s CHARA Array on Mount Wilson, resolving stellar diameters and binary star orbits.

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Application checklist & requirements

These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.

Academic degree / Prerequisites: Enrolled Astronomy/Physics doctoral student with 3.50+ GPA
English language proficiency: Fluent English
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT): Physics GRE recommended
Thesis / Research statement: Astrophysical research proposal and academic CV
Recommendation letters: Endorsement from CHARA faculty research mentor

How much will it cost? How much funding is available?

Financial support / stipend: $32,000 annual graduate research stipend and Mount Wilson observing travel allowance
Application fee: $0 application fee
Tuition / joining costs: Full tuition waiver

Dates and verification

Application deadline: January 15, 2027
Last source review: 2026-10-16

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Important verification note

Facts reflect official Georgia State University documentation reviewed 2026-10-16. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.

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