<html><head><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body style="overflow-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;"><div><div style="overflow-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;"><div style="overflow-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;"><div><div style="margin: 0cm; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><font size="3">Dear colleagues:<o:p></o:p></font></div><div style="margin: 0cm; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14.666667px;"><br></span></div><div style="margin: 0cm; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14.666667px;">[apologies if you receive this more than once and please forward to other people who may be interested]</span></div><div style="margin: 0cm; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14.666667px;"><br></span></div><div style="margin: 0cm; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><font size="3">The Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics (RSAA) at The Australian National University (ANU) is inviting students to apply for the <a href="https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/-RhtC6XQ4LfV2o9qBfpfNC5Nhwx?domain=rsaa.anu.edu.au"><font color="#aa7942">RSAA PhD program including scholarships</font></a> to commence in 2025. Applications from <b>Domestic Students</b> are invited through the <a href="https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/JRazC71R2NTE5m6wJsWh0CoBH6h?domain=aus01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com" originalsrc="https://student-anu.studylink.com/apply.cfm?ccc=9670&subc=9670XPHD&title=Doctor%20of%20Philosophy,%20Astronomy%20and%20Astrophysics" shash="Utuafbkyt6OHx91CWSJVRHxCUcrBmX2kHMn/N7+gwvbxEIyTazbuSt+u/YphJUaR3+5O7dRBzCIr28k6mLK3uJOhxfYimU3nx9pfVrCOnxc/qdDrE9rckU0fOBt2WpwiukBTgXBm4WbWl4eSkkqjOd8Mp8Ruk1EkG4ad3kfRF1Y=" style="color: blue;"><span style="color: rgb(170, 121, 66);">ANU Application Manager</span></a>, by<b> 31 October 2024</b>. Applications from <b>International Students</b> are invited through the <font color="#aa7942"><a href="https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/tTjmC81V0PTOVjMEKF2iECy0Kfs?domain=rsaa.anu.edu.au"><font color="#aa7942">RSAA International PhD Application Process</font></a></font>, by <b>30 November 2024</b>.</font></div><div style="margin: 0cm; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><o:p><font size="3"> </font></o:p></div><div style="margin: 0cm; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><font size="3">RSAA is one of Australia's largest astronomy research institutes, with approximately 20 faculty, 20 postdoctoral researchers, 40 instrument scientists and engineers, and 50 PhD students, focussing on a broad range of astronomical research in radio astronomy, optical astronomy, astrophysical simulations and instrumentation. RSAA operates Australia’s largest optical observatory at Siding Spring and the Advanced Instrumentation and Technology Centre. Our astronomers have won the Nobel Prize, the Prime Minister's Science Prize, and are Laureate, Future and DECRA Fellows of the Australian Research Council, and Fellows of the Australian Academy of Science. Our graduating students are regularly awarded prestigious fellowships including Fulbright, ESO, and Hubble fellowships.<o:p></o:p></font></div><div style="margin: 0cm; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><o:p><font size="3"> </font></o:p></div><h3 style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.5rem; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; box-sizing: border-box;"><font size="3"><span style="font-weight: normal;">The </span><span style="font-weight: normal;">Australian National University</span><span style="font-weight: normal;"> is located in Canberra, the capital city of Australia, with plenty of nature reserves, parkland, walking/bike trails, and a vibrant city centre. The Research School for Astronomy & Astrophysics is located on top of the beautiful Mount Stromlo, within the Stromlo Forest Park.</span><o:p></o:p></font></h3><div style="margin: 0cm; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><font size="3">Our mission is to:<o:p></o:p></font></div><ul type="disc" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; box-sizing: border-box;"><font size="3">Train outstanding young scientists to lead ground-breaking research projects in astronomy, astrophysics, and instrumentation.<o:p></o:p></font></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; box-sizing: border-box;"><font size="3">Advance the observational and theoretical frontiers of astronomy and astrophysics, and their enabling technologies.<o:p></o:p></font></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; box-sizing: border-box;"><font size="3">Provide national and international scientific leadership.<o:p></o:p></font></li></ul><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 1rem; margin-bottom: 1rem;"><font size="3">PhD research projects on offer are at the cutting-edge of astrophysics and instrumentation science, including observational and theoretical projects that cover a wide range of subjects, and involve world-class observational and supercomputing facilities. Please refer to our <a href="https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/lFT5C91WPRTRymKDpSOs9CqBepg?domain=aus01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com" originalsrc="http://rsaa.anu.edu.au/people" shash="hxYXhVN+z7fxZAyjaRxbIs4a8bhrEJYtDNl3MDSktWtDRJk4/IBAoJ9bjO7BpyOWmdCXRwX8H04SSQuSH1CsijEG3iZUL5ZkQEKaNZKbKLkThbov9YcNKskUfqHC+jItsHa13iqvbM9vX7pLqBA5v2GOqihlofQ9nDPCAjghQkI=" style="color: blue;"><span style="color: rgb(170, 121, 66);">researchers</span></a> and <a href="https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/canTC0YKPviJO2WpLHOtYC9IEGp?domain=aus01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com" originalsrc="https://rsaa.anu.edu.au/study/potential-projects" shash="VIswuOAT4Ls/66v+2T6EgV/na710RQlmKX8WSuRz92gO1y44xE7Sv+78c19MIXY1pDtw+4nwrZX9hIOG+N2J87oFyTqQjAsEsv1ekLnQe6QVZf3r9IiZlQxYLdVFHp3I9jCVNaBd9nh14N8xkcbA2zH4WF/xmlnYdzviNXDsMZM=" style="color: blue;"><span style="color: rgb(170, 121, 66);">projects</span></a> pages to get an idea of the breadth of research conducted at RSAA and to get in touch with potential PhD supervisors.<o:p></o:p></font></p><div style="margin: 0cm; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><font size="3">ANU values diversity and inclusion and is committed to providing equal opportunities to those of all backgrounds, identities, and protected attributes. We welcome and encourage applications from minorities and underrepresented groups, affirming our commitment to fostering a richly diverse and equitable community.<o:p></o:p></font></div><div style="margin: 0cm; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><o:p><font size="3"> </font></o:p></div><div style="margin: 0cm; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><font size="3">Please contact the Associate Director HDR Christoph Federrath (<a href="mailto:christoph.federrath@anu.edu.au" style="color: blue;"><span style="color: rgb(170, 121, 66);">christoph.federrath@anu.edu.au</span></a>) or the Senior Student Administrator Sam Slater (<a href="mailto:rsaa.sa@anu.edu.au" style="color: blue;"><span style="color: rgb(170, 121, 66);">rsaa.sa@anu.edu.au</span></a>) for further information about the RSAA PhD program and the application process.<o:p></o:p></font></div><div style="margin: 0cm; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><o:p><font size="3"> </font></o:p></div><div style="margin: 0cm; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><font size="3">Best regards,<o:p></o:p></font></div><div style="margin: 0cm; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><font size="3">Christoph<o:p></o:p></font></div></div><div style="margin: 0cm; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; background-size: auto; background-origin: padding-box; background-clip: border-box; background-attachment: scroll; background-position: 0% 0%;"><o:p><font size="3"> </font></o:p></div><div><div><div style="margin: 0cm; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><i><span style="font-size: 8.5pt;">—</span></i><o:p></o:p></div></div><div><div><div style="margin: 0cm; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; background: white;"><b><i><span style="font-size: 8.5pt; color: rgb(105, 101, 103);">Professor Christoph Federrath</span></i></b><o:p></o:p></div></div><div><div style="margin: 0cm; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; background: white;"><i><span style="font-size: 8.5pt; color: rgb(105, 101, 103);">Research School of Astronomy & Astrophysics</span></i><o:p></o:p></div></div><div><div style="margin: 0cm; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; background: white;"><i><span style="font-size: 8.5pt; color: rgb(105, 101, 103);">Australian National University, Canberra, ACT, Australia</span><span style="color: rgb(105, 101, 103);"><br></span></i><i><span style="font-size: 8.5pt; color: rgb(105, 101, 103);">Tel: </span></i><a href="tel:+61-2-6125-0217" style="color: blue;"><i><span style="font-size: 8.5pt; color: rgb(170, 121, 66);">+61-2-6125-0217</span></i></a><o:p></o:p></div></div></div><div><div style="margin: 0cm; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><i><span style="font-size: 8.5pt; color: rgb(105, 101, 103);">Web: </span></i><i><span style="font-size: 8.5pt;"><a href="https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/PWv6CjZ1N7ilLjJVvCjC4CmnjKu?domain=aus01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com" originalsrc="https://www.mso.anu.edu.au/~chfeder" shash="qrdOeSPRFoHr56V7g7BtN9ZjZs7EDwy2CbpJiVOD9HQQhhf8yOOFpvATwXu+oS/rQfiu1FM4qftnO4FDSSnprchzvTOtmPNUZvthPG+/AKKjw/dd0QYbUQMHZTUBWsBgQ3zS3SCoFhLgMtM07VNIWdWlE0Ye+l4T205Z7UguXog=" style="color: blue;"><span style="color: rgb(170, 121, 66);">https://www.mso.anu.edu.au/~chfeder</span></a></span></i><o:p></o:p></div></div></div><div><div style="margin: 0cm; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><o:p> </o:p></div></div><div><p class="p4" style="margin-right: 0cm; margin-left: 0cm; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; margin-bottom: 2.65pt; background-size: auto; background-origin: padding-box; background-clip: border-box; background-attachment: scroll; background-position: 0% 0%;"><b>Related URLs:</b></p><p class="p4" style="margin-right: 0cm; margin-left: 0cm; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; margin-bottom: 2.65pt; background-size: auto; background-origin: padding-box; background-clip: border-box; background-attachment: scroll; background-position: 0% 0%;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">RSAA PhD program information:</span></p><div style="margin: 0cm; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; background-size: auto; background-origin: padding-box; background-clip: border-box; background-attachment: scroll; background-position: 0% 0%;"><o:p><a href="https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/-RhtC6XQ4LfV2o9qBfpfNC5Nhwx?domain=rsaa.anu.edu.au" style="font-size: 12pt;"><font color="#aa7942">https://rsaa.anu.edu.au/study/phd</font></a></o:p></div><p class="p5" style="margin-right: 0cm; margin-left: 0cm; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; margin-bottom: 2.65pt; background-size: auto; background-origin: padding-box; background-clip: border-box; background-attachment: scroll; background-position: 0% 0%;">ANU Application Manager <b>for Domestic Students</b>:<o:p></o:p></p><div style="margin: 0cm; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><a href="https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/g7lnClx1NjiOJoKjvFjHoCzEGmI?domain=aus01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com" originalsrc="https://student-anu.studylink.com/apply.cfm?ccc=9670&subc=9670XPHD&title=Doctor%20of%20Philosophy,%20Astronomy%20and%20Astrophysics" shash="R4hKx7ZP0vTlCM4XFTQmaN4z/9mdr0ytDa3wYnUVUG696FUk0/CDjMB8GnrKCiAQpWhrdjH2Jgw8K65231/x75jQ4BWy5cp15SPms6+nTWMtguHMELJrZOil3hFkT9u0XS4hYK5gdlZhilimIwIzP3Mf0irIVTyqYgeJgYDGscA=" style="color: blue;"><span style="color: rgb(170, 121, 66);">https://student-anu.studylink.com/apply.cfm?ccc=9670&subc=9670XPHD&title=Doctor of Philosophy, Astronomy and Astrophysics</span></a><o:p></o:p></div><div style="margin: 0cm; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; background-size: auto; background-origin: padding-box; background-clip: border-box; background-attachment: scroll; background-position: 0% 0%;"><o:p><b>(Applications due by 31 October 2024)</b></o:p></div><div style="margin: 0cm; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; background-size: auto; background-origin: padding-box; background-clip: border-box; background-attachment: scroll; background-position: 0% 0%;"><br></div><div style="margin: 0cm; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; background-size: auto; background-origin: padding-box; background-clip: border-box; background-attachment: scroll; background-position: 0% 0%;"><o:p>RSAA PhD <b>for International Students</b> — </o:p>Information and <span style="font-size: 12pt;">Application Procedure:</span></div><div style="margin: 0cm; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; background-size: auto; background-origin: padding-box; background-clip: border-box; background-attachment: scroll; background-position: 0% 0%;"><o:p><a href="https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/tTjmC81V0PTOVjMEKF2iECy0Kfs?domain=rsaa.anu.edu.au"><font color="#aa7942">https://rsaa.anu.edu.au/study/phd/information-international-students</font></a></o:p></div><div style="margin: 0cm; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; background-size: auto; background-origin: padding-box; background-clip: border-box; background-attachment: scroll; background-position: 0% 0%;"><o:p><b>(Applications due by 30 November 2024)</b></o:p></div><div style="margin: 0cm; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; background-size: auto; background-origin: padding-box; background-clip: border-box; background-attachment: scroll; background-position: 0% 0%;"><o:p><br></o:p></div><div style="margin: 0cm; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; background-size: auto; background-origin: padding-box; background-clip: border-box; background-attachment: scroll; background-position: 0% 0%;">Available Projects:<o:p></o:p></div><div style="margin: 0cm; 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