Graduate Research Fellowship
Key Benefits
Research Development: Graduate students will have the opportunity to develop a unique research project with postdoctoral mentors, separate from their thesis work, with a strong emphasis on publishing final results.
Professional and Social Activities: Participants can engage in various professional and social activities at Carnegie Observatories, expanding collaboration networks and enhancing research and communication skills.
Why Choose Carnegie?
Carnegie Observatories provides an ideal environment for growth, exploration, and maturation into independent scientists. Most of the research during your stay will be flexible, and we aim to provide a stimulating environment to pursue research where the focus is on progressing projects.
Through structured guidance, interdisciplinary collaboration, and flexible research opportunities, we pave the way for your success in the world of astrophysical exploration.
More Details
Introductory week — Familiarize yourself with the different science pursued at Carnegie Observatories, get to know fellow students and advisors, and finalize project details.
Mentoring agreement/contract — Ensures clear communication and expectations between students and supervisors and determines meeting schedule.
Committee meetings — Students give a brief monthly presentation about the progress of their project in order to ensure progress.
Final symposium — Students present their research at the end of the program.
Follow-up committee — Meet six months after the end of the program to see the progress of paper writing.
Each student will be paired with two or more postdoctoral advisors before the start of the program. The postdocs will, in tandem, design a modular research project combining their research focuses, and students will have the liberty to curate the project within the above general narrative. The research projects will be designed to be sufficiently short and confined with a clear goal in order to publish a scientific article.
How to Apply
To apply for the CGRF program, submit the following materials to cgrf@carnegiescience.edu:
- One-page summary of research experience and interests, detailing why Carnegie Observatories is a suitable fit and outlining planned collaboration with postdoctoral scholars.
- CV and publication list.
- Letter of endorsement from the applicant's thesis advisor.
Minimum qualifications include:
- Enrollment in a Ph.D. program in a relevant field in the state of California, preferably in years 3+ of the PhD program.
- Advanced coursework in a relevant field.
- Basic research skills.
Deadline :
- Please submit all application materials by Sunday, October 1, 2023 to cgrf@carnegiescience.edu.
Compensation:
- Carnegie Observatories will cover the graduate students’ stipends. The Observatories will also support research and travel expenses.
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