The UQ Summer Research Program places eligible University of Queensland students in a selected Faculty of Science project for six weeks under the guidance of researchers. The 2027 program runs from 11 January to 19 February 2027 in Australia.
Participants apply their degree knowledge while building research and professional capabilities. Project location and delivery requirements vary, so applicants must check the description of their selected project.
Benefits & funding
- Successful participants receive a $3,000 grant to support participation.
- The research experience lasts six weeks, from 11 January to 19 February 2027.
- Participants receive supervision, project induction, skills development and access to research networks.
- Participation can count toward the UQ Employability Award.
Eligibility
- Applicants must be enrolled at UQ in an undergraduate, honours or postgraduate coursework program when applying, excluding the Doctor of Medicine, and remain enrolled throughout the research program.
- Faculty of Science undergraduate applicants must have completed at least 16 units, equivalent to one year of full-time study, when they apply.
- Postgraduate applicants must be enrolled in a program relevant to the nominated project; those who have not yet completed postgraduate courses must hold a relevant undergraduate degree.
- Applicants need a field of study relevant to the project, strong academic achievement and 30 unused days of unpaid work experience in the project calendar year.
- Previous participation in any Faculty Summer Research Program makes an applicant ineligible for a Faculty of Science summer project.
- Eligibility is based on UQ enrolment and project fit, with no separate nationality or residency restriction stated.
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Application process
- 1Confirm the central UQ and Faculty of Science eligibility requirements.
- 2Review available projects in full, including any project-specific skills, location and delivery conditions.
- 3Contact the listed supervisor with an informed project question or to discuss fit; this is encouraged but does not replace the formal application.
- 4Prepare the requested UQ studies report or transcripts, personal statement, resume and any project-specific documents.
- 5Submit one online application through StudentHub by 11:59pm on 11 October 2026.
- 6If selected, accept the offer in StudentHub and provide banking details, a postal address and a signed UQ Unpaid Work Experience form.
Program timeline
Applications open
Sep 21, 2026
Application deadline at 11:59pm
Oct 11, 2026
Staff shortlisting and outcome notification
Oct 13, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026
Welcome event and program start
Jan 11, 2027
Program ends
Feb 19, 2027