Research
Graduate Student Research Prize
Applications for the 2023 prize are now being accepted. Application deadline: February 3, 2023, 5pm MST
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Eligibility:
- Current grad students or < one year post-Ph.D.
- Original research on any theoretical astrophysics topic.
- Endorsement by research advisor (application collaboration encouraged).
- Selection by committee based on quality and originality.
Small Matching Grants Program
The Theoretical Astrophysics Program annually invites one-page student proposals for small matching grants in support of theoretical astrophysics research across the Departments of Astronomy, Physics, and Planetary Sciences.
Grant awards up to $1,000 may be used for conference and/or research-related travel, or research supplies/equipment. Please see application for additional proposal criteria. Both undergraduate and graduate students are encouraged to apply. Priority will be given to students with advanced standing or otherwise approaching graduation/defense.
Applications are now being accepted for 2023 funding. Please use the link below.
TAP Initiatives
The TAP Initiatives allow for focused research discussions across a broad range of topics in theoretical astrophysics. Groups and events are held regularly – all members are welcome to join.
Graduate Student Research Prize Recipients
| Name | Department | Year |
| Gabriele Bozzola | Astronomy | 2022 |
| Nicolas Garavito-Camargo | Astronomy | 2021 |
| Joshua Lothringer | Lunar & Planetary Lab | 2019 |
| Youngmin JeongAhn | Lunar & Planetary Lab | 2016 |
| Evan Schneider | Astronomy | 2014 |
| Tim Johannsen | Physics | 2011 |
| Curtis Cooper | Lunar & Planetary Lab | 2006 |
| Martin Pessah | Astronomy | 2006 |
| Todd Thompson | Physics | 2000 |
| Sharada Iyer | Physics | 2000 |
| Chris L. Fryer | Astronomy | 1996 |
| William Sears | Lunar & Planetary Lab | 1994 |