Summer vacation projects are a unique opportunity to gain valuable research experience during the summer semester through a formal or informal internship. You will spend up to 8 weeks working alongside scientists with international reputations in their research disciplines. This is a unique opportunity to experience "a world class research environment" as an undergraduate student.

Your options are:

• Apply for a UQ Summer Research Scholarship and participate in SCIE3044 for credit towards your program, or

• Apply for a scholarship to participate in the UQ Summer Research program as an informal internship, or
  

• Apply for participation in SCIE3044 Vacation Project.

Who is eligible?

Students currently enrolled in a second or third level of their program at UQ OR outside UQ (ie at another university) are eligible. Students who have already graduated will need to contact the Course Coordinator (see below).

Application Process

Scholarships

The University of Queensland is offering scholarships for students undertaking a summer vacation project. Further details and the application form are available here.

• All students registered online by Wednesday 8 October - 5pm will be automatically considered for a scholarship. Late registration may be considered, contact the course coordinator for advice.
  
• Scholarships are open to ALL applicants (UQ and non UQ students)
  
• The scholarship is worth $300/week for a maximum period of eight (8) weeks.
  
• Non-UQ students not based in SEQ may receive extra funding for travel and accomodation.
  
• To be eligible for a scholarship your official supervisor must be a member of UQ
  
• Scholarship selection is based on your current cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) at your institution.
  
• Students will be informed by email whether they have been awarded a scholarship in the week beginning the 20th October.
  
• Students who do NOT receive a scholarship can still enroll in SCIE3044 for credit .
  
• The actual start dates will be mutually agreed with your supervisor and may include interruptions (ie break over Christmas).

SCIE3044

In SCIE3044 you will investigate a 'real' research project under close supervision of an experienced scientist. This will give you a unique opportunity to develop core research skills relevant to a wide spectrum of scientific research, including written and oral communication, research skills in the selected discipline, and recording and analysing data. Theresearch project is conducted during the Summer Semester (6-8 weeks) under the direction of a UQ supervisor approved by the Director of Studies. Projects are possible in all scientific disciplines including: Anatomy, Developmental Biology, Biochemistry, Botany, Chemistry, Computer Science, Ecology, Geological Science, Geographical Science, Mathematics, Microbiology & Parasitology, Neuroscience, Physics, Physiology, Pharmacology, Zoology & Entomology. Click for a list of available projects.

A detailed profile can be found at the SCIE3044 website. All students who wish to participate in SCIE3044 must complete the steps listed in the Application Process above.

If you are a CURRENT UQ student your supervisor needs to apply for you to participate in SCIE3044 HERE. If your supervisor is not a UQ staff member please contact the Course Coordinator for further information. 

Students who are NOT currently enrolled at UQ must be eligible for either Cross Institutional Study or enroll as a Short Term Study Student (Non Award Enrollment). Applications to be sent to the UQ Student Centre.

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