Thursday 24 September 2026
11:30 am to 2:00 pm
Research School of Physics, The Australian National University

Interested in doing a physics research project at the ANU?

Come along to Physics Project Market Day and discover the wide range of research opportunities available at the Research School of Physics.

More than 60 ANU physics academics will present their research, with over 100 student projects available across undergraduate and graduate study.

Find your next physics project

Explore opportunities including:

• Summer projects
• Third-year physics research projects
• PhB advanced study courses
• Honours projects
• Master’s projects
• PhD projects

Whether you already have a research area in mind or are simply curious about your options, Market Day is an opportunity to meet potential supervisors, ask questions and find a project that matches your interests.

Discover physics research at ANU

Meet researchers working across a broad range of fields, including:

• Photonics, lasers and nonlinear optics
• Materials science and engineering
• Nanoscience and nanotechnology
• Quantum science, devices and technology
• Atomic and molecular physics
• Physics of the nucleus
• Nuclear physics
• Plasma applications and technology
• Topological and structural science

More than a project showcase

During Market Day, you can:

• View research posters and speak directly with academics
• Meet potential project supervisors
• Tour selected research facilities
• Explore coursework and scholarship opportunities
• Hear from physics alumni
• Meet representatives from start-ups and organisations that employ physics graduates

Travel support for interstate students

Interstate non-ANU students may apply for travel support to attend Market Day.

Support may include return travel to Canberra and up to one night’s accommodation. The mode of travel offered will be determined based on the applicant’s location, availability and reasonable cost.

Applications close Friday 28 August 2026.

To request application details, email admin.physics@anu.edu.au.

Event details

Date: Thursday 24 September 2026

Time: 11:30 am to 2:00 pm

Location: Research School of Physics, The Australian National University

For further information, contact cormac.corr@anu.edu.au.

Flyer (PDF, 1MB)