Space & Astronomy Undergraduate Vacation Scholarship Program 2022/23

Our 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.

Space and Astronomy (formerly CSIRO Astronomy and Space Science) has a long and successful history in the space sector from radio astronomy research, managing complex facilities and observing Earth from above to supporting data and manufacturing supply chains.

Our space and astronomy research enables humanity to better understand the Earth and Universe. It contributes to solving the greatest challenges and building future industry. For more information please see our website at Space and Astronomy (link).

Space and Astronomy have 15 projects across a range of disciplines. 

Pre-Requisites/Eligibility:

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 duration of the placement (does not require visa sponsorship).

Vacation scholarships are open to students who:

• are enrolled in an undergraduate degree at an Australian university
• have completed 3 years (full-time equivalent) of an undergraduate course, however exceptional second-year students may be considered;
• have a strong academic record (credit average or higher)
• intend to pursue a research career in science or technology, or a career in a related discipline; and
• are able to undertake a full-time placement for 8-12 weeks over the university summer vacation period.

Eligibility

Applications for these studentships are open to Australian and New Zealand Citizens, Australian Permanent Residents and International students who have full work rights for the duration of the placement (do not require visa sponsorship).

Appointment to this role may be subject to conditions including provision of a national police check as well as other security/medical/character clearance requirements.

Projects:   Space and Astronomy have 15 projects available across a range of disciplines, for information and contacts details please see the project list (link to Excel file)

Placements are full time and will be from 21 November 2022 to 4 February 2023 (although there may be some flexibility). Students may also undertake an observing trip to or remotely observe on the Australian Telescope Compact Array in Narrabri, NSW.

Location:  Sydney, Parkes Observatory Visitors Centre, Perth and Canberra (refer to list of projects above for specific details)
Stipend:  $1,655.32 per fortnight
Reference:  86521

To Apply

Applications for the 2022/23 program have closed. We expect applications for the 2023/24 program to open in July 2023.

2022/23 Undergraduate Student Symposium

The 2022/23 Undergraduate Student Symposium will be held on Wednesday 1 February. The program and Webex details for those who wish to view the talks online are available here.

HELP!

For general enquiries about the Undergraduate Vacation Scholarship Program please contact Robert Hollow, (02) 9372 4247 (for Space & Astronomy)