Summer Students

The Programme

Oxford Astrophysics will run a summer research programme for undergraduate physics students. We anticipate taking about 8 students. Students from the second year and above are welcome to apply. Unfortunately we cannot take students from outside the EU unless you already have a work permit.

Astrophysics Research

You can find out more about Oxford Astrophysics research on the main webpage. We have active observational, theoretical, and experimental groups, working on topics including galaxy formation, large scale structure in the universe, exoplanets, stellar evolution, and early universe physics. The summer projects span a wide range of our interests. Most of the research activity involves analytic and computing work.

Projects and Lectures

Students will work with a supervisor in the department, usually a postdoctoral researcher or lecturer, on a self-contained research project, with the idea that progress can be made during the summer. There will also be some lectures on current astrophysics topics. Students are encouraged to take part in department life, joining researchers for coffee, discussions and seminars.

Duration

The projects run for typically 8 weeks, from the beginning of July until the end of August. The duration may be adjusted by the student and supervisor to be shorter or longer, or to accommodate summer travel.

Stipend and Hours

Students will be paid via a stipend (provisionally £180 per week). The project is full-time but hours can be discussed with your supervisor.