QBI’s Summer Research Scholarship 2011 – 2012

Learn new laboratory techniques in a world-class research environment.

Students interested in pursuing a research career in neuroscience are encouraged to apply for the summer internship program offered at the Queensland Brain Institute.

QBI is looking for motivated, high quality students to spend up to 10 weeks contributing to research projects currently underway in our labs. QBI will be taking a quota of 24 students for this year. Summer research will begin on 28 November 2011 until 10 February, 2012, with a holiday break between 23 December, 2011 and 3 January 2012.

QBI is divided into the following research areas:

  • Cognition and Behaviour
  • Computation and Neuronal Circuits
  • Neurogenesis and Neuronal Survival
  • Neurogenetics and Epigenetics
  • Neuronal Development and Connectivity
  • Sensory Systems
  • Synaptic Function

Who is eligible?

The UQ Summer Research Scholarship Program is open to:

  • Undergraduate and Masters by coursework students (international or domestic) students who are completing the second, third or Honour’s year of a full-time undergraduate degree program. MBBS students will also be considered.
  • be currently enrolled in an Australian or international university,
  • be completing the second, third or Honours year of a full-time undergraduate degree or close to completing their postgraduate by coursework study.  

The award will be based on:

  • Academic merit, and
  • Research potential

Scholarship Support

Applicants may apply for scholarship support (AUD$300 per week) for the 10 weeks of the program. Non UQ students outside of Brisbane may also receive a contribution towards travel expenses and accommodation. Additionally there is a new Aleks Brumby Scholarship which will be awarded to the highest-ranked applicant for summer research at QBI.

Interested?

Interested students should email the group leader/s whose research best matches their interests and send copies of their academic transcripts and CV. Please review this information at http://www.qbi.uq.edu.au/group-leaders and/or http://www.qbi.uq.edu.au/research-themes.

For more information regarding the Scholarship Guidelines and Application process, please visit: http://www.uq.edu.au/undergraduate/summer-research. Applications should be submitted to QBI by 31 August 2011 to qbistudents@uq.edu.au

CONTACT US

Ms Janet Voight, Post Graduate Administration Manager

The University of Queensland, Brisbane Queensland, 4072 Australia

Email: qbistudents@uq.edu.au

Phone: +617 3346 6401
 

 

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