Application process
Australian astronomers and research groups are invited to apply for the PIFI. Applications are open all year round and are reviewed in March, June, and September each year.
Applicants should identify an appropriate faculty member at a CAS-affiliated host institution before making their application. CAS host researchers will be the project leader and should guide applicants to prepare the application form and all materials required. The host researchers and be responsible for submitting the application to the host institution via the CAS Academia Resource Planning (ARP) system. More information on this process can be found on the Application Procedure webpage and the 2025 call for applications.
More information
Check out the PIFI website or reach out to PIFI via the online contact form.