School of Health Sciences research projects
Develop your research skills with the School of Health Sciences research projects that are open to students from all disciplines. This prestigious program offers practical experience and insight into cutting-edge health sciences research.
As part of this program, you will work with a mentor from the School of Health Sciences to complete a research project. The internships last 30 days and at the completion of the program you will participate in a poster presentation where you will present your research project.
In addition to the skills and experience gained, you will receive a tax-free scholarship of $1,800.
Most students complete the internship full-time over a six-week period during the break between semesters from December 2019 to February 2020.
Split periods or part-time employment may be negotiated with the mentor.
The projects available for 2019/2020 are described in the Research Internship Project Booklet below.
Undergraduate Research Internship Projects 2019 - 2020 (PDF 831 KB)
Benefits of the program
As a successful applicant, you will:
- build valuable skills by completing research activities under the supervision of health sciences researchers and, in some cases, external partners
- develop a deep understanding of a specific research project and area
- form working relationships with researchers in health sciences and external partners.
You’re eligible to apply for the program, if:
- you have completed between 12 and 20 units of undergraduate study in any field
- you hold a distinction average across completed units
- you are available to complete 30 days of research activity over the summer break between the end of Semester 2, 2019 and the start of Semester 1, 2020
- you meet any specific skill requirements listed in the project description.
To apply for the School of Health Sciences research program, follow these steps:
- view the list of projects being offered in the Project Booklet.
- contact the supervisors of your preferred projects to discuss eligibility, and make sure the project requirements and schedule are suitable for you.
- complete the online application form by Friday November 1, 2019.
- download and email a copy of your Swinburne academic transcript to Catherine Orr (corr@swinburne.edu.au) by November 1, 2019.
Apply online
Apply for the School of Health Sciences research project and gain practical experience and insight into cutting-edge health sciences research. Applications must be made by November 1, 2019.