The summer research programs vary from four to eight weeks and are offered as scholarships, meaning you will receive payment for the duration of the program.
Check the details for each program, as eligibility and requirements vary.
The Charles Perkins Centre brings together researchers from a range of disciplines to find solutions to some of society’s greatest health challenges: obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease and related conditions.
Through the Summer Research Scholarships, you can undertake paid research with the centre’s leading academics for eight weeks
The program is open to current undergraduate and postgraduate students from any area of study.
The Engineering Vacation Research Internship Program provides valuable and real-world engineering, computer science and project management research experience.
You have the opportunity to work on real research projects with respected and accomplished researchers of the University of Sydney, allowing you to develop and improve research skills, as well as effective research communication through a real research team environment. You'll also be able to take advantage of a suite of research workshops that will prepare them for a future research career.
The program is open to students enrolled at the University of Sydney or at another Australian University, and is usually offered during summer and winter breaks.
The Science Summer Research Program (Denison Scholarship) offers research projects for students in the second or third year of their undergraduate degree, with associated scholarship opportunities.
The program is a great way for you to gain research experience and an insight into research processes while working alongside our leading scientific researchers.
You will undertake a formal supervised research project carried out over six weeks during the summer break (November to early March), equipping you with valuable academic and professional skills. Each project is an independent and tailored project suited to your current education level.
The Image X Institute is a centre for innovation in radiation therapy and cancer imaging technologies within the Faculty of Medicine and Health. Eight-week scholarships are available through the Summer Research Program. These scholarships are open to University of Sydney students, and are most suited to students interested in medical technology development.
There are a wide variety of projects to choose from, some of which may lead to further research opportunities.
Familiarity with one of the following would be advantageous:
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