LEADING
RESEARCHERS
Our researchers are answering some of
the toughest questions facing humanity.
With eight internationally recognised
Institutes on-site, along with leading
academics on staff, you will have the
opportunity to study with some of the
world’s best researchers.
Recent research highlights include
the installation of Australia’s biggest
solar-power facility at UQ St Lucia; the
continuing development of the nanopatch
vaccine technology, as well as biofuels
and biologics; the mathematical
modelling of crop-planting for
maximum yield; and the mapping
of the Great Barrier Reef to
measure climate change.
SUMMERANDWINTERRESEARCHPROGRAMS
UQ’s Summer and Winter Research
Programs provide you with an opportunity to
gain research experience working alongside
some of the University’s leading academics
and researchers.
By participating, you’ll be able to extend
your knowledge of an area of interest and
develop your analytical, critical thinking and
communication skills.
Summer research projects are available
in many disciplines for between six and ten
weeks over the summer vacation period
(mid-November to mid-February); and winter
research projects between four and six
weeks over the winter vacation period (mid-
June to mid-July).
Participation is open to undergraduate
students, including honours, who have
completed at least one year of study and
Masters by coursework students. The
program is open to both undergraduate
students from The University of Queensland
as well as students from other international
or Australian universities.
All selected research scholars will
automatically be considered for an Office of
Undergraduate Education Grant.
For more information about the Summer
and Winter Research programs including
how to apply, go to
undergraduate/undergraduate-research-
programs
Study Abroad and Incoming Exchange
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