The Boustany Astronomy Scholarship supports exceptional individuals wishing to pursue research that will advance scientific knowledge of space and the universe.
With history dating back to 1823, the Institute of Astronomy at Cambridge University is globally acknowledged as one of the world’s foremost institutes. Scholarship recipients become members of Pembroke College, the third oldest and one of the most highly regarded colleges.
The Boustany Astronomy PhD Scholarship is granted once every three years, for a PhD course at The Institute of Astronomy, Cambridge University.
The Scholarship offers the following:
• All tuition and college fees
• Travel and accommodation expenses related to the internship.
The next Scholarship will be awarded for the class commencing Autumn 2028.
The IoA is a department of the University of Cambridge and is engaged in teaching and research in the fields of theoretical and observational Astronomy.
A wide class of theoretical problems are studied, ranging from models of quasars and of the evolution of the universe, through theories of the formation and evolution of galaxies and stars, X-ray sources and black holes…
Institute of Astronomy,
Cambridge University
www.ast.cam.ac.uk
Although the Scholarship can be awarded to candidates of any nation, priority will be given to candidates of Lebanese descent.
Over the summer, scholars are expected to complete a two-month unpaid internship in at our office in Monaco. During the internship, scholars will work on either increasing awareness about the Foundation, designing or proposing new Scholarships, or working on other initiatives that further the vision of the Boustany Foundation.
The exact project scope will be determined on the first day of the internship and can be driven by scholar interests as well.
The Scholarship is offered to an outstanding and highly-meriting candidate of any nationality who must have an excellent academic background.
Candidates must also fulfill the admissions requirements of the Institute and show exceptional ability and promise.
If you wish to apply, please send a copy of your curriculum vitae with a photograph and acceptance letter from the University to: admissions@boustany-foundation.org (Reference ASTRONOMY).
If shortlisted, you will be invited to one or more interviews with the Foundation and one candidate will be awarded the Scholarship.
Deadline for the submission of candidacy: 28th February 2028.
The Scholarship will be awarded during the month of April 2028.
Over the summer, scholars are expected to complete a two-month unpaid internship in at our office in Monaco. Travel, food, and accommodation expenses related to the internship will be covered by the Foundation. The dates of the two-month period may be determined on a case-by-case basis between the scholar and the Foundation.
During the internship, scholars will work on either increasing awareness about the Foundation, designing or proposing new Scholarships, or working on other initiatives that further the vision of the Boustany Foundation. The exact project scope will be determined on the first day of the internship and can be driven by scholar interests as well.
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The Foundation does not fund other PhD courses in Astronomy or Philosophy at other Universities.
The scholarship is fully funded, covering all tuition and college fees at the Institute of Astronomy, Cambridge University, as well as travel and accommodation expenses for the internship in Monaco.
Unlike the MBA scholarships, this PhD scholarship is awarded once every three years, making it particularly selective and rare.
The scholarship supports advanced research in astronomy and astrophysics, including areas such as:
Cosmology and the evolution of the universe
Galaxy and star formation
Black holes and high-energy astrophysics
All research is conducted at the Institute of Astronomy, one of the world’s leading research centers in the field.
Yes. Scholars must complete a two-month internship with the Boustany Foundation in Monaco, typically during the summer. The internship focuses on projects such as developing new scholarship initiatives or supporting the Foundation’s mission, and all related expenses are covered.
The next scholarship will be awarded for the Autumn 2028 intake, with an application deadline typically set for late February and final selection announced in April.
