University of Oxford - The John Thresher Prize for a MPhys Project in Particle and Nuclear Physics

The John Thresher Prize

The one-off cash prize of about 175 EUR (£150) is awarded for an outstanding MPhys dissertation in the field of particle and nuclear physics. The Department of Physics at the University of Oxford awards it once a year. The MPhys is Oxford’s four-year physics degree programme, and the project takes up around a third of the final year. The prize is named after John Thresher, who obtained his 1956 in particle physics at Oxford.

Who can apply

• University: You’re studying physics at the University of Oxford.
• Study phase: You are in the fourth and final year of the MPhys degree programme.
• Field of study: Your MPhys project focuses on particle and nuclear physics.
• Achievement: Your project is regarded as one of the best in this field.
• Nationality: You can apply regardless of your nationality.

How to apply

There is no separate application process. The department selects the winner from the final-year dissertations submitted for assessment. All you need to do, therefore, is produce a compelling MPhys dissertation in this field.