CSIRO, Space and Astronomy Student Program
This page describes the benefits and requirements for being part of the CSIRO, Space & Astronomy student program for honours, masters or PhD students. Students interested in being part of the Space & Astronomy undergraduate vacation scholarship program should click here.
The tables below list the requirements and benefits for students, their Space & Astronomy co-supervisor and the university co-supervisor for the different types of project (i.e., PhD in Australia, PhD overseas, Masters at Australian institute or Honours at Australian institute).
Note that these requirements and benefits may change.
Working at CSIRO
All Space & Astronomy students are considered 'visiting CSIRO students' and must read and agree to CSIRO’s code of conduct. When the student first visits CSIRO it is required that they complete an online code of conduct training course and any other necessary courses such as health and safety training. The student will be supported by both the CSIRO supervisor who will support the research as well as a line manager, who is responsible for ensuring that the student and CSIRO supervisor have both completed all the necessary training and provides another person for the student to speak to on any matter that may arise.
CSIRO is committed to provide a healthy and safe work environment through eliminating and preventing all forms of workplace discrimination and bullying.
CSIRO:
- will not tolerate workplace bullying;
- will not tolerate discrimination – direct or indirect;
- is committed to the prevention of bullying and discrimination in the workplace;
- is committed to providing support to staff impacted by bullying and discrimination;
- requires staff to report any incidents of workplace bullying; and
- will provide staff with education about appropriate behaviour in the workplace.
All students and supervisors should be familiar with the following:
CSIRO has Equity and Diversity Contact Officers available to assist any individual who believes that they have witnessed an incident of, or been subjected to, inappropriate behaviours, including harassment or discrimination. The following people relating to CSIRO, Space & Astronomy may be contacted:
- Vicki Drazenovic, Space & Astronomy Ombudsperson role, Enterprise Support Officer, CSIRO, Space & Astronomy Visitor Services, Phone: 02 9372 4272, Vicki.Drazenovic@csiro.au
- Malte Marquarding, Space & Astronomy Ombudsperson role, Phone: 02 9372 4485, Malte.Marquarding@csiro.au
Vicki and Malte are there to listen to staff concerns, and advise on the appropriate actions and procedures that should be followed, as well as advise the Leadership Team of issues with existing procedures and practices.
Benefits and Requirements of the Program
PhD at Australian institute
| Student requirements | Student benefits | S & A supervisor requirements | University supervisor requirements |
|---|---|---|---|
| Complete on time, all mandatory CSIRO online training courses and comply with CSIRO Code of Conduct. | Up to $5000 travel grant for international or domestic research or conference travel. Approval for international travel must be sort by the completion of a S&A Post Graduate Student Program International Travel Application. | Discuss potential co-supervision of students with the Space & Astronomy Student Coordinator prior to making an offer to a student. | Short email to the Student Coordinator each year describing the student's progress |
| Regularly logon and check CSIRO email. | Access to CSIRO computing resources | Approval from their Line Manager to supervise a student. | Invite CSIRO, Space & Astronomy co-supervisor to any university student reviews. |
| Must include CSIRO, Space & Astronomy affiliation on papers and presentations that include CSIRO, Space & Astronomy co-supervisor (details at: https://www.atnf.csiro.au/research/publications/policy.html) | Accommodation is available on-site for students at Marsfield, Parkes & Narrabri. For further information on eligibility and availability, please contact accommodation@atnf.csiro.au | Provide a short email to student coordinator each year describing the student's progress. | Provide a copy of any part relevant to the CSIRO, Space & Astronomy co-supervision of the student review to the student coordinator. |
| Submit a progress report to CSIRO, Space & Astronomy Student Coordinator twice a year. | Desk space at CSIRO, Space & Astronomy when required. | At least three years contract remaining or at discretion of the student coordinator | Must agree that the university will remain legally responsible for the student's welfare and progress. |
| If project requires observations with ATNF telescopes then must carry out at least one set of observations per year at the observatory or Science Operations Centre (it may be possible for the remainder to be carried out remotely). | Access to S&A student webpages/email lists etc. | CSIRO, Space & Astronomy co-supervisor should be formally accredited recognition by the University for the purpose of this program. | |
| Present in at least one student symposium. | Possibility for applying for top-up scholarships | ||
| Must provide electronic copy of thesis to CSIRO, Space & Astronomy. | Up to $500 towards page charges | ||
| Give a colloquium at either Marsfield or Kensington CSIRO, Space & Astronomy office (if possible, or online otherwise) after completing thesis. | |||
| Two weeks National Facility support per year (this is currently under review). |
PhD overseas
| Student requirements | Student benefits | S & A supervisor requirements | University supervisor requirements |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visit CSIRO, Space & Astronomy in Sydney or Perth at least twice during PhD. | Accommodation is available on-site for students at Marsfield, Parkes & Narrabri. For further information on eligibility and availability, please contact accommodation@atnf.csiro.au | Agreement from line manager | Short email to student coordinator each year describing the student's progress |
| Give at least one colloquium or take part in a student symposium | Possibility of travel support on request | At least 3 years contract remaining or at the discretion of the student coordinator | Ability to fund at least two trips for the student to visit CSIRO, Space & Astronomy in Sydney or Perth (or prior agreement on funding) |
| Submit a progress report to CSIRO, Space & Astronomy student coordinator every six months | Office space at CSIRO, Space & Astronomy when required | Strong existing collaboration with the overseas university or information must be provided on how this student will lead to stronger links | Must agree that the university will remain legally responsible for the student's welfare and progress |
| Provide electronic copy of thesis on completion | Access to CSIRO, Space & Astronomy computing resources (Recent cyber security changes now restrict overseas access to internal CSIRO network) | Provide a short email to student coordinator each year describing the student's progress | CSIRO, Space & Astronomy co-supervisor should be formally accredited recognition by the University for this purpose |
| Must include CSIRO, Space & Astronomy affiliation on papers that include CASS co-supervisor | Access to CSIRO, Space & Astronomy student webpages/email lists etc. | ||
| Comply with CSIRO Code of Conduct |
Masters at Australian Institute
| Student requirements | Student benefits | S & A supervisor requirements | University supervisor requirements |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project must be based on research carried out by CSIRO, Space & Astronomy staff or make major use of ATNF instrumentation | Accommodation is available on-site for students at Marsfield, Parkes & Narrabri. For further information on eligibility and availability, please contact accommodation@atnf.csiro.au | Agreement from line manager | Short email to student coordinator during the project describing the student's project |
| Ability to interact sufficiently with CSIRO, Space & Astronomy co-supervisor throughout the project | Possibility for travel support on request | Contract at CSIRO, Space & Astronomy that spans the expected duration of the Masters project | Must agree that the university will remain legally responsible for the students welfare and progress |
| Submit a progress report to CSIRO, Space & Astronomy student coordinator every six months | Office space at CSIRO, Space & Astronomy as necessary | Provide a short email during the project to the student coordinator describing the student's progress | CSIRO, Space & Astronomy co-supervisor should be formally accredited recognition by the University for the purpose of this program |
| Must include CSIRO, Space & Astronomy affiliation on papers that include the CSIRO, Space & Astronomy co-supervisor (details at https://www.atnf.csiro.au/research/publications/policy.html) | Access to CSIRO, Space & Astronomy student webpages/email lists etc. | ||
| Complete all mandatory CSIRO online training courses on time and comply with CSIRO Code of Conduct | Access to CSIRO, Space & Astronomy computing resources |
Honours at Australian Institute
| Student requirements | Student benefits | S & A supervisor requirements | University supervisor requirements |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project must be based on research carried out by CSIRO, Space & Astronomy staff or make major use of ATNF instruments | Accommodation is available on-site for students at Marsfield, Parkes & Narrabri. For further information on eligibility and availability, please contact accommodation@atnf.csiro.au | Agreement from line manager | Short email during project to student coordinator describing progress |
| Ability to interact sufficiently with CSIRO, Space & Astronomy co-supervisor | Possibility for travel support on request | Contract at CSIRO, Space & Astronomy that spans the expected duration of the honours project | Must agree that the university will remain legally responsible for the students welfare and progress |
| Submit a progress report to CSIRO, Space & Astronomy student supervisor every saix months | Access to CSIRO, Space & Astronomy student webpages/email lists etc. | Provide a short email to student coordinator describing progress | CSIRO, Space & Astronomy co-supervisor should be formally accredited recognition by the University for the purpose of this program |
| Must include CSIRO, Space & Astronomy affiliation on papers that include CSIRO, Space & Astronomy co-supervisor (details at https://www.atnf.csiro.au/research/publications/policy.html) | Access to CSIRO, Space & Astronomy computing resources | ||
| Complete all mandatory CSIRO online training courses on time and comply with CSIRO Code of Conduct |
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