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I'm offering two fully funded PhD scholarships to work on exoplanet atmospheres at the University of Newcastle. Students with an interest in observations and/or modelling are encouraged to apply.</div>
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One scholarship is open to both domestic and international students and provides a stipend for 4 years. The second is open to domestic students (Australian and New Zealand citizens, and Australian permanent residents) and provides a stipend for 3.5 years. The
stipend is $38,938 per annum (2026 rate, indexed), and both positions include funding for computing, conference travel, and collaborative visits. The start date is flexible, from early 2027 onwards.</div>
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Applicants should have a background in physics, astronomy, applied mathematics, or a related field.</div>
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Applications close at 5pm on 9 November 2026. Full details and application instructions can be found
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here</a>.</div>
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I am happy to answer questions from prospective applicants at tom.evans-soma@newcastle.edu.au.</div>
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Best regards,</div>
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Tom Evans-Soma</div>
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School of Science</div>
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University of Newcastle</div>
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