College of Science and Engineering Summer Research Award
Overview
Title
College of Science and Engineering Summer Research Award
College
College of Science and Engineering
Opening date
04-09-2023
Closing date
20-10-2023
Scholarship value
up to $1,500
Scholarship duration
4 - 6 weeks
Payment term
The award payment will be paid in a single lump sum payment in January 2024.
Level of Study
Undergraduate
Description
The College of Science and Engineering (CSE) at Flinders University will be offering Summer Research Awards to undergraduate students over the summer vacation period of 2023-2024.
These awards will provide students with an opportunity to gain an insight into research by participating in a research project under the supervision of a member of staff. As a part of the award, the student will gain valuable hands-on experience in the planning, conduct and analysis of research in their chosen field.
Eligibility
Applicants must fulfil all the eligibility criteria listed in the University-wide Summer Research Awards. The following restrictions apply specifically to the CSE Summer Research Awards:
- Generally, the applicant must be a current student at an Australian University and in the 2nd or 3rd year of their undergraduate degree, or equivalent.
- Intend to enroll in 2024 at an Australian university.
- Have, by December 2023, completed between 54 - 90 units of a relevant undergraduate degree, or the equivalent.
- Be available for a placement of a minimum of 4 - 6 weeks between December 2023 and February 2024.
- Not previously been awarded a CSE Summer Research Award or Scholarship.
Selection Criteria
Awards will be awarded based on:
- Progress in relevant degree (Flinders equivalent units) by December 2023
- Rank 1 - 54 – 72 units
- Rank 2 - 73 – 90 units
- GPA of relevant topics completed towards undergraduate study, not including current semester 2 results.
- A personal statement of no more than 300 words detailing the applicant's suitability for the award.
Application Information
Applicants are strongly encouraged to contact a prospective supervisor, either by email or in person, prior to applying to confirm their availability and willingness to host the student. Students may only submit one application. Up to three projects may be nominated in order of preference on the application.
Please see the e-booklet for potential supervisors and the projects on offer.
Flinders University students should apply online through the Flinders University Student System by the specified closing date. Please read the how to apply page and ensure all of your details are up-to-date in the Student System as you will be assessed using this information.
Non-Flinders applicants should complete the Non-Flinders student application form and return the completed form via email to cse.research@flinders.edu.au
