- The scholarship is awarded to a student of environmental physics or related area for his/her achievements while studying.
- The scholarship is awarded based on academic performance and participation in research.
- Tartu Observatory informs the public about the possibility of applying for the Juhan Ross scholarship on the webpage of Tartu Observatory University of Tartu.
- To apply for the scholarship the application letter, reference letter, as well as documents confirming applicants’ academic performance and research work, must be submitted to Tartu Observatory via e-mail kosmos@ut.ee.
- Council of Tartu Observatory forms the Scholarship Commission, involving, if necessary, experts in the field.
- The Commission shall submit to the Council a reasoned opinion on the candidate’s suitability for scholarship.
- The Council may ask applicants to give a short presentation on his/her activities and works at the meeting of Council in October. The recipient of the scholarship is determined at the same meeting.
- The scholarship is paid once from the budget of Tartu Observatory and its value is determined every year by the Council.
- Tartu Observatory informs the public as to who the recipient of the scholarship is on its website and issues a diploma certifying the receipt of scholarship at the October Council meeting.