Summer and Winter research program

Develop your analytical, critical thinking, and communication skills through research

The QAAFI Summer and Winter Research Programs provide UQ-enrolled students with an opportunity to gain research experience working alongside some of the university’s leading academics and researchers.

QAAFI are proud participants in the Summer and Winter Research Program. It is an opportunity for you to develop your analytical, critical thinking, and communication skills through research.

Research projects are open to UQ undergraduate, honours, and masters by coursework students offered in two rounds for the winter university vacation break during June and July and summer university vacation break during January and February.

All successful scholars will receive a scholarship for the duration of their research. Once you have checked eligibility and selected your preferred project, submit an application.

IMPORTANT: Only 10 scholars will be chosen to participate.

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Benefits for students

Include:

an opportunity to develop new academic and professional capabilities to enhance employability
experience in research as a "test-drive" before embarking on future research studies
access to research networks and connections with staff and postgraduate students
supervision by world-class UQ researchers
possibility of obtaining credit towards your degree