Michelson Graduate Student Fellowship Program

Apply by 11 November 2005

The Michelson Fellowship program invites applications for graduate student fellowships in exo-planet research or related field at a US institution. Fellowship applications proposing technology development and/or astronomical applications of optical/IR interferometry and/or coronagraphy are particularly encouraged; proposals relevant to the technology development or science of Navigator projects, both experimental and theoretical, will also be considered.

Fellowships are awarded for three years and will start no later than October 2006. Award funding will cover an education allowance (not tuition), a student stipend, and a research budget of up to $7000 per year.

Applicants must be enrolled in a US graduate program in astronomy, physics, engineering, or related discipline during the term of the proposed fellowship award.

Application materials, including a statement of proposed research (not to exceed five pages) and curriculum vitae with publication list as applicable must be sent to Dr. Gerard van Belle by 11 November 2005. In addition, a letter supporting the application, typically by the thesis advisor of the applicant, must be sent under separate cover.

Applications from previous and current Michelson Fellowship recipients are strongly discouraged; fellowship awards to former and current Michelson fellows will be granted only under exceptional circumstances.

The Michelson Fellowship program is sponsored by NASA's Navigator Program which includes the Keck Interferometer, Large Binocular Telescope Interferometer, Space Interferometry Mission, Terrestrial Planet Finder, and the Michelson Science Center. AAE/EOE.

Application Process

• Research proposal (not more than five letter or A4 pages):
  • Proposed host institution and advisor.
  • What is the project? Discuss the scientific and/or technical rational.
  • How does it relate to your previous experience?
  • How does it fit into the ongoing activities of the group you propose to work with?
  • What are the expected results?
• Curriculum Vitae of student with publication list (where applicable).
• Letter from Faculty Advisor (under separate cover):
  • Confirmation of Enrollment
  • Endorsement of Research Proposal
  • Evaluation of Prospect for Success

Please consult the Michelson Fellowship Program Guidelines for additional information.

Send your application materials to the MSC by 11 November 2005.  Acceptable email attachment formats will be PDF, PS, MS Word, and ASCII text.

Last Updated:
3 Aug 2005