CASS Undergraduate Vacation Scholarship Program 2018/19
The 2018/19 Undergraduate Vacation Scholarship Program is designed to provide students with the opportunity to work on real-world problems in a leading R&D organisation. Each scholar will undertake a research project under the supervision of our staff.
Participation in the Undergraduate Vacation Scholarship Program has influenced previous scholarship holders in their choice of further study and future career options. Many have gone on to pursue a PhD in CSIRO or to build a successful research career within CSIRO, a university or industry.
To be eligible to apply you must be an Australian or New Zealand Citizen, Australian Permanent Resident or an international student who has full work rights for the 8 to 12 weeks duration (does not require visa sponsorship).
Vacation scholarships are open to students who:
- are currently enrolled at an Australian university
- have completed three years of a full-time undergraduate course, preferably in science, engineering or computing, however exceptional second year students may be considered.
- have a strong academic record (credit average or higher); and
- intend to go on to honours and
Scholarships are for 10 weeks in the period 26 November 2018 to 8 February 2019.
CASS is offering a number of scholarships for the 2018/2019 program. Each scholar will undertake a research project under the supervision of a CASS staff member. Projects are offered in the areas of astronomy/astrophysics, physics, software engineering, computer science/engineering or electrical engineering.
Scholarships are based at CASS Headquarters at Marsfield, Sydney, our office in Kensington, Perth and possibly at CDSCC in Tidbinbilla near Canberra. Travel assistance is provided to successful applicants.
The 2018/19 program has now concluded. We envisage applications for our 2019/2020 program opening in July 2019.
Information for the 2018/2019 program
HELP!
For general enquiries about the Undergraduate Vacation Scholarship Program please contact Robert Hollow, (02) 9372 4247 (for CASS)
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Undergraduate Vacation Scholarships Coordinator |