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Overview
About the programme
Despite its proximity, the detailed structure of the zodiacal cloud is not well understood, and there remains considerable uncertainty over the dynamical processes that shape it.
Better understanding of our zodiacal cloud is important not only in its own right, but also because such clouds are expected to be a common feature of exoplanetary systems. This Interplanetary Dust programme is offered at The Open University UK.
Programme Structure
Research:
- Using long-term optical observations from the two spacecraft of the STEREO mission, we (a collaboration between the OU and UCLan) are studying the structure of the zodiacal cloud in greater detail than has ever been previously attempted.
- A notable success of this project was the first imaging of a dust ring around the orbit of Venus, a finding that has now led to the surprising finding that the structure of this ring varies with time.
- We are continuing this work to map the large-scale structure of the zodiacal cloud interior to the Earth’s orbit.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
- Part-time
- 72 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
TOEFL® IBT 87
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Milton Keynes, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Astronomy & Space Sciences View 38 other PhDs in Astronomy & Space Sciences in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
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Academic requirements
GPA Upper Second Class
English requirements
TOEFL® IBT 87
Other requirements
General requirements
Entry requirements
- Minimum 2:1 undergraduate degree (or equivalent). If you are not a UK citizen, you may need to prove your knowledge of English.
Tuition Fees
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents12705 GBP / year≈ 12705 GBP / year -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents5006 GBP / year≈ 5006 GBP / year
Living costs
Milton Keynes
United Kingdom
848 - 1345 GBP / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
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Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
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Grant
10000 GBP
Deadline
21 Jun 2026
GREAT Scholarship
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Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship
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Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships
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Grant
Various benefits
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Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
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Grant
19000 GBP
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Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
16 Aug 2026
Amberscholar Scholarship
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Grant
6000 USD
Deadline
16 Aug 2026
Amberscholar Scholarship
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Grant
4000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
The New York Pass® Education Scholarship
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Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
The PhD Prep Fellowship
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Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
28 Aug 2026
Women Scholarship for International Students
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Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
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1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jul 2026
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22500 GBP
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Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids
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Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Scholarship for students with disabilities
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Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria
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Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
$1,500 Annual Students’ Presentation Crafting Scholarship
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1500 USD
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The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship
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12000 USD
Deadline
11 Jan 2027
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1000 USD
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20 May 2026
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