National Research Science Scholarships
*Don't just look at opportunities from your state, some of these provide accommodation, airfares or enough money through the scholarship to sort out your own accommodation!*
Science Scholarships Australia wide
ARC Center of Excellence for Climate System Science Summer Research Participate in research focused on climate system science, with previous years offering projects on the climate-carbon cycle, predictions of heat waves, the impact of climate change, the ozone and Australia's climate variability and many more. Value - $3800 for 6 weeks or up to $4000 for up to 8 weeks at Monash University Where - Sydney, Melbourne, Hobart, Canberra How to apply - Cover letter, Academic transcript, CV who can apply - Students who are in their second year of university or post-honors year Application deadline - October Defence Science and Technology organisation Summer Vacation Scholarship Projects are offered in various fields including computer science, psychology, engineering, material science, mathematics, biochemistry, chemistry, food science, physics, statistics, robotics and many more Value - $TBA for 12 weeks Where - Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Canberra, Edinburgh, Stirling, Scottsdale How to apply - Academic transcript, CV, successful applicants will need to undergo a defence security clearance who can apply - Full time students who have completed two years of tertiary studies and will commence full time study in the following year. Applicants must pass a defence security clearance Application deadline - TBA Australian Mathematical Sciences Institute Vacation Research Scholarship (Summer) Have a project in mind? Submit a research proposal to AMSI to complete over the Summer. Previous projects have been 'spatial interactions of infected mosquito populations,' 'Mathematical modelling of battery electrodes,' 'the role of concurrent relationships in disease spread,' 'a comparison of longitudinal data models that include time-varying covariates,' and many more. Value - $2700 for 6 weeks (and accommodation and travel paid during AMSI connect, which you will attend during your scholarship. Where - At your home university How to apply - Online form, research proposal, statement of results, letter of support who can apply - 3rd year, and exceptional 2nd year undergraduates from an AMSI university. Application deadline - September |
ARC Centre of Excellence for Coherent X-ray Science Vacation Scholarship
Gain experience in the areas of biology, chemistry and physics Value - TBA Where - Whilst not all locations may be available, programs may be run at the University of Melbourne, La Trobe University, Swinburne University of Technology, Griffith University, Monash University and the CSIRO How to apply - Form, Cover letter, Academic transcript, who can apply - Undergraduate students with a relevant major Application deadline - TBA ARC Centre for excellence Plant Cell Walls Summer Research Scholarship Work on a project from various areas on offer within the fields of molecular biology, biotechnology, comparative genomics, microscopy, bioinformatics and plant transportation. Past projects have looked at human health, molecular basis for food quality, energy biomass conversion, molecular mechanisms for the synthesis of individual cell wall components and many more plant biology related projects Value - TBA for 6-8 weeks Where - ARC participating universities include university of Adelaide, Melbourne and Queensland but location of scholarship is unidentified How to apply - Contact institution directly who can apply - Undergraduate students with a relevant major Application deadline - TBA |
Science Scholarships New South Wales
University of Wollongong Science Summer Research Scholarship Projects are offered with the Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health, and the Australian Institute for Innovative Materials. Previous projects have included synthesis of novel drug-like scaffolds, exploring the molecular mechanisms of psychiatric illness, targeting the bacterial replisome for new antibiotic development and typhoon or monsoon? Value - Up to $2400 for 10 weeks with a $500 airfare grant, with free accommodation Where - Wollongong How to apply - CV, transcript, online application who can apply - Students in second year or higher Application deadline - September Victor Chang Summer Scholarships Join Australia's leading biomedical research facility with research in various fields including vascular biology, molecular, structural and computational biology, molecular cardiology and biophysics, developmental and stem cell biology and cardiac physiology and transplantation Value - Up to $2400 for up to 8 weeks Where - Sydney, NSW How to apply - Academic transcript, CV, Cover letter who can apply - Undergraduate students Application deadline - TBA University of New South Wales Summer Vacation Research Scholarship UNSW offers a wide range of scholarships in different faculties, including aviation, biological, earth and environmental sciences, biotechnology and biomolecular sciences, chemistry, climate change, materials science and engineering, mathematics and statistics, optometry and vision science, physics and psychology. Value - $3800 for 6 weeks Where - Sydney How to apply - Form who can apply - Students in their penultimate (second last) year of an undergraduate program with relevant major Application deadline - September |
Macquarie University Physics Summer Vacation Research Scholarship
Previous projects have explored quantum probability paradoxes, diamond lasers, measurement of coherence and spectra in random lasers, plasmonic dichroic glass and various other avenues Value - $2500 for 5 weeks Where - Sydney, NSW How to apply - Form, Cover letter, Academic transcript, CV, 2 referees who can apply - Undergraduates Application deadline - no deadline - suggest late November Australian Astronomical Observatory Mid Year and Summer Student Fellowship Program Students of astronomy, astrophysics, applied physics, engineering or mathematics are able to work on astronomical research and astronomical instrumentation will work on research projects at the observatory under the direction of a supervisor Value - Up to $8400 for up to 12 weeks Where - Sydney, NSW How to apply - Academic transcript, 2 referees, CV, statement who can apply - Undergraduate students (second year and above) Application deadline - 15th of February for the Winter scholarship, and 31st of August for the Summer scholarship Hawkesbury Institute of the Environment Summer Scholarship The Institute has a world-first set of facilities for field based climate research where Summer Scholars may address the impact of climate variability on plant growth and physiology, assess the impacts of global environmental change on terrestrial ecosystems or investigate how insect and plant communities change with climate and with habitat degradation (and much, much more!) Value - Up to $3000 Where - Sydney How to apply - Form, Academic Transcript who can apply - Undergraduate students Application deadline - December |
Science Scholarships Australian Capitol Territory
Australian National University - General Summer Scholarship Application
Value - TBA for up to 8 weeks with accommodation and meals covered and contribution towards travel expenses Where - Canberra, ACT How to apply - Form, Academic transcript, 2 referee reports who can apply - 3rd or final year of undergraduate degree or honours students Application deadline - August Australian National University Physics Summer Research Scholarships Physics projects offered in various fields, including but not limited to physics of fluid, the nucleus, biophysics, astrophysics, theoretical physics, environmental physics, clean physics, physics education, nanoscience and nanotechnology Value - TBA for up to 8 weeks with accommodation and meals covered and contribution towards travel expenses Where - Canberra, ACT How to apply - Form, Academic transcript, 2 referee reports who can apply - 3rd or final year of undergraduate degree or honours students Application deadline - August Australian National University Research School of Biology Summer Research Scholarships and Internships Join the school of Biology and research within one of the many fields on offer, including bacteriology and virology, parasitology, phylogenetics, bioinformatics, immunology, genes and disease, plant physiology and genetics. Value - TBA for up to 8 weeks with accommodation and meals covered and contribution towards travel expenses Where - Canberra, ACT How to apply - Form, Academic transcript, 2 referee reports who can apply - 3rd or final year of undergraduate degree or honours students Application deadline - August Australian National University Engineering and Computer Science Summer Research Scholar Program Be a part of a research project or propose your own to work on with supervision and guidance supplied by the faculty. Be involved in a project focusing on algorithms and data, artificial intelligence, materials and manufacturing, computer vision, robotics and so much more! Value - TBA for up to 8 weeks with accommodation and meals covered and contribution towards travel expenses Where - Canberra, ACT How to apply - Form, Academic transcript, 2 referee reports who can apply - 3rd or final year of undergraduate degree or honours students Application deadline - August Australian National University Research School of Earth Sciences The school researches climate change, earth dynamics, earths interior, geochronology, geomorphology, planetary and oceanography Value - TBA for up to 8 weeks with accommodation and meals covered and contribution towards travel expenses Where - Canberra, ACT How to apply - Form, Academic transcript, 2 referee reports who can apply - 3rd or final year of undergraduate degree or honours students Application deadline - August |
Australian National University Research School of Chemistry Summer Research Scholarship
chemistry projects are offered across inorganic chemistry, organic chemistry, biological chemistry, theoretical and physics and chemistry, material science and joint projects between CSIRO and RSC ecosystem projects. Value - TBA for up to 8 weeks with accommodation and meals covered and contribution towards travel expenses Where - Canberra, ACT How to apply - Form, Academic transcript, 2 referee reports who can apply - 3rd or final year of undergraduate degree or honours students Application deadline - August Australian National University Mathematical Sciences Institute Summer Research Scholar Program Explore algebra and topology, statistical science, theoretical astrophysics, mathematical physics or analysis and geometry! Value - TBA for up to 8 weeks with accommodation and meals covered and contribution towards travel expenses Where - Canberra, ACT How to apply - Form, Academic transcript, 2 referee reports who can apply - 3rd or final year of undergraduate degree or honours students Application deadline - August Australian National University Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics Areas of research include star formation, stellar evolution, galactic dynamics, observational cosmology, active galactic nuclei, interstellar-medium physics, computational astrophysics and planetary science Value - TBA for up to 8 weeks with accommodation and meals covered and contribution towards travel expenses Where - Canberra, ACT How to apply - Form, Academic transcript, 2 referee reports who can apply - 3rd or final year of undergraduate degree or honours students Application deadline - August Australian National University Research School of Physics and Engineering The school researches numerous and various themes including atomic and molecular physics, physics education, physics of fluids and the nucleus, quantum science, theoretical physics, nanoscience and nanotechnology and so much more! Value - TBA for up to 8 weeks with accommodation and meals covered and contribution towards travel expenses Where - Canberra, ACT How to apply - Form, Academic transcript, 2 referee reports who can apply - 3rd or final year of undergraduate degree or honours students Application deadline - August |
Science Scholarships South Australia
Freemasons Foundation Centre for Men's Health Summer Vacation Scholarship
Be involved in various research avenues from prostate cancer, psychology, sleep apnoea to depression and anxiety disorders Value - up to $2000 for up to 10 weeks Where - Adelaide, SA How to apply - Different application process depending on where you are studying - contact directly if not from University of Adelaide, or if from the university, apply through the university who can apply - Anyone Application deadline - October Basil Hetzel Institute for Translational Health Research Summer Vacation Scholarship Basic Hetzel institute covers various biomedical related fields, researching inflammatory disease, renal research and vascular disease Value - $1600 for up to 8 weeks Where - Adelaide, SA How to apply - Form, Academic transcript, referee to fill out a form who can apply - Undergraduates (have successfully completed second year) Application deadline - October 2014 Ian Wark Research Institute Summer Vacation Scholarship Be involved in a project across one of the three industry sectors, bio and polymer interfaces, colloids and nanostructures or mineral processing Value - $2800 for up to 8 weeks Where - Adelaide, SA How to apply - Form, Academic transcript, 2 referees who can apply - Undergraduates (have successfully completed first year) Application deadline - September 30th 2014 Sansom Institute Vacation Scholarships Undertake health or medical based research from bone growth, cancer, drug dependence to molecular biology Value - $2500 for up to 6 weeks Where - Adelaide, SA How to apply - Form, Academic transcript who can apply - Undergraduates (have successfully completed second year) Application deadline - TBA |
Australian Centre for Plant Functional Genomics Summer Program
ACPFG researches numerous and varied aspects of plant genomics including structural biology, metabolomics and proteomics, salinity tolerance, bioinformatics and various other areas Value - not specified for 6-8 weeks Where - Adelaide, SA How to apply - Directly contact who can apply - Anyone Application deadline - October University of South Australia High Achiever Vacation Research Scholarship Propose your own research project or select from nominated projects in various areas such as health sciences, psychology, engineering, information technology and mathematical sciences Value - Up to $2400 for up to 8 weeks Where - Adelaide, SA How to apply - Form, Academic transcript who can apply - Anyone Application deadline - September 2014 University of South Australia School of Informational Technology and Mathematical Sciences Advanced Computing Research Center Summer Vacation Scholarship Value - Up to $3000 for 10 weeks Where - Adelaide, SA How to apply - Form who can apply - Anyone Application deadline - October 15th 2014 University of South Australia Mathematical Sciences Vacation Scholarships Conduct mathematical or statistical research Value - $4200 for up to 12 weeks Where - Adelaide, SA How to apply - Form, Academic transcript, CV who can apply - Undergraduates (Third of fourth year students, and high achieving second year students) Application deadline - October 2014 Australian Center for Plant Functional Genomics and University of South Australia Mathematics/statistics Student Vacation Scholarship The research involves modelling and analysis using biometrics (statistics), image processing and mathematical and computational modelling - addressing critical problems in plant science at the molecular and phenotypic levels Value - $3500 for up to 10 weeks Where - Adelaide, SA How to apply - TBA who can apply - Undergraduates commencing 3rd year Application deadline - Reply only on expression of interest, scholarship available all year round |
Science Scholarships Victoria
Monash University Summer and Winter Research Scholarships
Research opportunities are provided across numerous and very diverse fields including information technology, health sciences, pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences, biology, chemistry, mathematics, physics and astrophysics Value - Various stipends for various fields Where - Caulfield East, Victoria How to apply - TBA who can apply - Undergraduates (have successfully completed second year generally required) Application deadline - TBA Australian Mathematical Sciences Institute Summer Vacation Scholarships Conduct research in one of the many projects offered within the mathematical sciences field. Furthermore, presentation skills will be practiced during a 15 minute presentation at the CSIRO's Big Day In, with feedback provided so you may improve your skills. Value - $2700 for 6 weeks and travel and accommodation to CSIRO's Big Day In, Sydney Where - Melbourne, Victoria How to apply - Form who can apply - Undergraduates (second year and above) majoring in mathematical sciences Application deadline - September Cancer Council Victoria Summer Vacation Studentship Be involved in one of numerous research fields related to cancer prevention. Current research ranges from breast cancer metastasis to DNA methylation. Value - $1800 for 6 weeks Where - Melbourne, Victoria How to apply - Form, Academic transcript who can apply - Undergraduates from a Victorian university (second year students and above, however, it is not available to students completing their degree unless they are progressing onto honours) Application deadline - September Australian Center for Blood Diseases Summer Research Scholarship ACBD has numerous and varied research laboratories, including stem cell research group, cancer and immune cell signalling, multiple myeloma group, thrombosis unit and many more. Value - $200 per week over with no time frame stated Where - Melbourne, Victoria How to apply - TBA who can apply - Undergraduates who have completed second year Application deadline - TBA |
Swinburne University Vacation Scholarships in Astronomy at the Center for Astrophysics and Supercomputing
Be involved in astronomical research ranging from proposing or carrying out new telescope observations to analysing data, theoretical calculations and advanced simulations Value - Up to $5000 for up to 10 weeks Where - Melbourne, Victoria How to apply - CV, Academic transcript, cover letter who can apply - TBA Application deadline - TBA Peter MacCallum Cancer Center Summer Scholarship Program Be involved in biomedical research, attend scientific meetings and presentations. Value - Up to $5000 for up to 10 weeks Where - Melbourne, Victoria How to apply - CV, Academic transcript, cover letter who can apply - Anyone Application deadline - August Murdoch Children's Research Institute Summer Student Program Murdoch Children's Research institute research cell biology, population health, genetics, infection and immunity and clinical sciences. Value - TBA over 6-8 weeks Where - Melbourne, Victoria How to apply - TBA who can apply - TBA Application deadline - TBA St Vincent's institute - Undergraduates Research opportunities program Undergraduates interested in medical research such as cancer, diabetes, heart disease, Alzheimers, artheritis, osteoporosis and infectious diseases What - Undertake paid research one day a week during semester and full time during the holidays doing medical research Where - Fitzroy, Victoria How to apply - TBA who can apply - Anyone Application deadline - Applications open in April and September St Vincent's Institute Summer Studentship Undergraduates interested in medical research such as cancer, diabetes, heart disease, Alzheimers, artheritis, osteoporosis and infectious diseases. Value - $1500 for 6 weeks Where - Fitzroy, Victoria How to apply - Form, Academic transcript who can apply - The offer is designed for Victorian students, but I received an offer for this scholarship as a Sydney student Application deadline - November 2014 *This opportunity has been reviewed!* |
Science Scholarships Queensland
Queensland Brain Institute Summer Research Program
Gain experience in the field of neuroscience working alongside researchers with world-class facilities. Research projects range from investigating the virtual realty of flies and motor neuron diseases to analysing alternate splicing. Value - Up to $3000 for up to 10 weeks Where - Brisbane, Queensland How to apply - Form and supporting documents who can apply - Undergraduate (minimum of two years of study), honours or masters by coursework students who are studying a relevant degree to neuroscience Application deadline - August 2014 Queensland Brain Institute Winter Research Program Gain experience in the field of neuroscience working alongside researchers with world-class facilities. Research projects range from investigating the virtual realty of flies and motor neuron diseases to analysing alternate splicing. Value - Up to $1000 for 4 weeks Where - Brisbane, Queensland How to apply - CV, Academic transcript who can apply - Students who have completed at least 1 year of their degree related to neuroscience Application deadline - August 2014 Institute for Social Science Research Summer Vacation Scholarship Examine the effect of things such as random breath testing, evaluating Dad and partner day scheme and strategic research in longitudinal and life course research. Value - Up to $3000 for 10 weeks Where - Brisbane, Queensland How to apply - Form who can apply - Anyone, each project species their individual requirements, e.g. how far along you are in your degree Application deadline - August 2014 Diamantia Institute Summer Research Scholarship Conduct research in a world class laboratory where projects range from identifying biomarkers, exploring the interaction between vaccine-induced T-cells and tumour-antigen-bearing skin cells and the identification of molecules and pathways Value - Up to $3000 for 10 weeks Where - Brisbane, Queensland How to apply - Form who can apply - Anyone, each project species their individual requirements, e.g. how far along you are in your degree Application deadline - August 2014 Institute for Molecular Bioscience Summer Research Scholarship Projects are offered in genomics and computational biology, molecular genetics and development, molecular cell biology and chemistry and structural biology Value - Up to $3000 for up to 10 weeks and a one off travel and accommodation subsidy for students greater than 100 km away of $1000 Where - Brisbane How to apply - Gain approval from the supervisor of a project you are interested in, form and supporting documents who can apply - Undergraduate students with a relevant major in second year and above and postgraduate by coursework students Application deadline - August Institute for Molecular Bioscience Winter Research Scholarship Projects are offered in genomics and computational biology, molecular genetics and development, molecular cell biology and chemistry and structural biology Value - $1000 for 4 weeks Where - Brisbane How to apply - Gain approval from the supervisor of a project you are interested in, form and supporting documents who can apply - Undergraduate students Application deadline - TBA |
University of Queensland Winter Research Scholarships
General information for the various winter research scholarships offered at the University of Queensland Value - $1000 over 4 weeks Where - Brisbane, Queensland How to apply - Form, Academic transcript who can apply - Anyone Application deadline - April University of Queensland Summer Research Scholarship Program Research in various areas within biology, chemistry and molecular bioscience, veterinary science, geography, planning and environmental management, agriculture and food science, maths, physics and biomedical sciences Value - TBA over a maximum of 8 weeks Where - Brisbane, Queensland How to apply - Form, Academic transcript who can apply - Anyone Application deadline - August University of Queensland Summer Research Scholarships Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology Be involved in projects ranging from robotics, biomedical engineering and generation of a data acquisition system to name a few Value - Up to $3000 for 10 weeks Where - Brisbane, Queensland How to apply - Form who can apply - Undergraduates who have completed at least 1 year of university or doing a masters by coursework Application deadline - August 2014 University of Queensland Winter Research Scholarships Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology Be involved in projects ranging from robotics, biomedical engineering and generation of a data acquisition system to name a few Value - Up to $1500 for up to 6 weeks Where - Brisbane, Queensland How to apply - Form who can apply - Undergraduates who have completed at least 1 year of university or doing a masters by coursework Application deadline - April 2014 Sustainable Minerals Institute Summer Research Project Experience the leading research institute dedicated to finding knowledge-based solutions to the sustainability challenged of the minerals industry. Be involved in projects ranging from health and safety, social responsibility and land rehabilitation in the mining industry, and mineral processing. Value - Up to $3000 for 10 weeks Where - Brisbane, Queensland How to apply - Form who can apply - Anyone Application deadline - August 2014 Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Innovation Summer Research Scholarship QAAFI incorporates the centre of animal, plant and nutrition and food science to offer a diverse array of research projects. Value - $300 per week for an unspecified time and a $1000 travel allowance for relevant applicants Where - Brisbane How to apply - Form, academic transcript, CV and you must contact your desired supervisor prior to application completion who can apply - Undergraduate students of masters by coursework Application deadline - August Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Innovation Winter Research Scholarship QAAFI incorporates the centre of animal, plant and nutrition and food science to offer a diverse array of research projects. Value - $1200 for 4 weeks and a $1000 travel allowance for relevant applicants Where - Brisbane How to apply - Form, academic transcript, CV and you must contact your desired supervisor prior to application completion who can apply - Undergraduate students of masters by coursework Application deadline - TBA |
Science Scholarships Western Australia
International Center for Radio Astronomy Research studentship
Gain research experience exploring a project with previous projects ranging from the mystery of tidal energy to stellar mass buildup in active galactic nuclei to the nature of dark matter. Practice your presentation and writing skills at the end of your experience. Value - Up to $6000 over 10 weeks and for students outside of WA, return flights and a 50% subsidy for accommodation Where - Perth How to apply - CV, Academic transcript, 2 referees who can apply - 3rd year undergraduate or honours students Application deadline - September 2014 Cancer Council Western Australia Student Vacation Scholarship Participate in research related to cancer from molecular biology to the generation of support systems and education. Value - TBA for 4-10 weeks Where - TBA How to apply - TBA who can apply - Students who have completed 2 years of their undergraduate degree related to cancer control Application deadline - TBA |
Australian Society for Microbiology Summer Scholarship
Apply for the potential to carry out your own research project proposal under supervision Value - Up to $1600 over 6 - 8 weeks Where - How to apply - CV, 1 referee, research proposal who can apply - Undergraduate students majoring in microbiology or masters students studying infectious disease. Must be a member of the Australian Society for Microbiology Application deadline - 31st October 2014 |