From: Danielle Bewsher – dbewsher@uclan.ac.uk

Undergraduate Research School – 14th to 18th December 2009

http://www.star.uclan.ac.uk/researchschool/index.htm

The Jeremiah Horrocks Institute at the University of Central Lancashire is pleased to announce the third annual Undergraduate Research School from the 14th to the 18th December 2009. We are funding up to 20 delegates (third and fourth year undergraduates in astronomy, astrophysics, physics, mathematics or computer science) to spend a week with the researchers of the Institute engaging in a range of research activities applying modern techniques, including high-performance computing and 3D visualisation, to contemporary problems in science.

The researchers of the Astrophysics Institute engage in a range of research activities applying modern techniques, including high-performance computing and 3D visualisation, to contemporary problems in science. Participants will engage in seminars, discussions and practical exercises while there will also be ample opportunities to discuss career options with the staff and students of the Institute.

Funding for participants includes meals and accommodation but not travel expenses. Applications are competitive and rely on transcripts of results so far, CV and a statement from the applicant. Funded delegates are expected to be present for the entire period of the School. For further details and an application form see http://www.star.uclan.ac.uk/researchschool/index.htm

Applications
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Applications are to be submitted on the application form to the email address indicated. The deadline for applications is the 30th November 2009, and we anticipate informing all applicants of our decision early December.

Sponsors
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Funding for the school covers accommodation and meals. It has been sponsored by the University of Central Lancashire and the Royal Astronomical Society