Summer Research Experience Program – Applications are now closed for 2024/2025
For EXTERNAL students only
Our Summer Research Experience Program gives 3rd year/4th year (and honours) Science and Engineering undergraduate students an opportunity to participate in up to 10 weeks research project during the summer holidays.
- Topic: broad selection of areas from Science and Engineering, with a focus on MATERIALS
- Dates: 30 November to 9 February (23rd Dec – 6th Jan break)
- Attractive compensation package
- Accommodation provided (shared apartments with individual rooms)
- Application open: 13 August to 30 Sept 2024
Eligibility: open to domestic students and international students currently in Australia and holding a current suitable visa. Must be enrolled at a University other than QUT.
APPLY HERE
Note: QUT-enrolled students are encouraged to apply for the internal VRES program.
Looking to learn more about materials science? Want to study in an inclusive and supportive research environment?
We provide access to research training activities, support and professional development resources, including:
- regular seminars
- master classes
- career planning resources
- exchange and visiting fellowship opportunities with our partner organisations and universities nationally and internationally
- mentoring program
- networking events
How to join us
We have a variety of higher degree research experience opportunities on offer throughout the year for high-quality candidates.
PhD and Masters (MPhil) Program
You are interested in Materials Science and you would like to be supervised by one of our researchers?
Option 1: QUT annual research scholarship
QUT’s offers annual scholarship round for research students, as well as targeted research scholarships.
More information on QUT’s “applying for a research scholarship” webpage.
Option 2: QUT Centre for Materials Science scholarship
Apply directly by sending us your resume and cover letter here. Be considerate when sending your application: polish your email and resume.
Honours scholarships
About to finish your science degree and not sure what’s next? Completing Honours is the perfect stepping stone towards a research career and gives your CV a competitive edge.
There are so many benefits to completing further study at our Centre, including a $10K Honours scholarship to help you through.
Mid-year entry scholarships are available. To find out more, contact us directly.
The Centre for Materials Science supports the Faculty of Science Indigenous Australian Research Training Scheme (IARTS). Find out more here.