Leiden University J.H. Oort Scholarship in Astronomy for International MSc Students 2017, Netherlands

How to apply

MSc applicants who wish to be considered for an Oort scholarship must do the following before the deadline of October 15 (Starting in February) or February 1 (Starting in September):

1. Apply for admission to the MSc program in astronomy through the online application system. Note that only applications that are completed before the deadline are guaranteed full consideration.
2. Send a brief statement by email to masters@strw.leidenuniv.nl. The statement should include full contact information and it should motivate why the candidate satisfies the two conditions of a) outstanding academic merit and b) need for financial support.

Specific questions can be directed to masters@strw.leidenuniv.nl.

Leiden Observatory, founded in 1633, is the oldest university astronomy department in the world with a distinguished history. The work of famous astronomers such as De Sitter, Hertzsprung, Oort, Blaauw, and Van de Hulst made Leiden an internationally renowned center of astronomical research.

Leiden Observatory offers a wide range of MSc courses and students actively participate in front-line research. Many of the students who have obtained their MSc degree in Leiden enroll in the PhD programme, during which they are paid a very competitive salary for 4 years.