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Summer Research Scholarships

The University of Sydney Medical School is offering up to 60 Summer Research Scholarships (40 for new scholars and 20 for returning scholars) between November 2011 and February 2012.Offers will be based on the strength of the application and the level of supervision offered by the project.

Successful candidates will be expected to participate in an ongoing research project and will be required to give an oral presentation and submit a written report of their research at the end of the scholarship.

Scholarships are open to students currently enrolled full-time in an undergraduate science, medical or equivalent physical or natural science degree in any university. Students currently enrolled in Sydney Medical Program can also apply. Students currently in a Masters or PhD program, or who have been awarded a Masters or PhD degree are ineligible to apply.

To apply for a Summer Research Scholarship, interested students should review the proposed projects and determine which ones they would like to apply for. On the application form you can nominate two (2) project preferences and if you wish you can ask to be considered for other projects if you are not successful in your first two choices.

Application Form - Opens mid-August 2011
Academic Referees Report
General Information for 2011/2012 scheme

Applicants should send one (1) electronic copy including:

  • A completed Application Form
  • A one page cover letter outlining your reasons for applying and your interests in research
  • Your academic record (including certified academic transcript for current degree)
  • Your CV (A summary of your work experience and other relevant activities)
  • A one page academic reference, using the available template, supporting your application. This should be sent separately by your referee

Completed applications should be email : medicine.researchsupport@sydney.edu.au

Please direct any queries to:
Christine Anderson
Research Support Officer
Office of Research and Research Training
Sydney Medical School
Room 220
Edward Ford Building (A27)
University of Sydney NSW 2006
Phone: +61 2 9114 0801
Email:
Website: http://sydney.edu.au/medicine/research/srs/index.php