Research Experience Programs Staff Information - Key Dates
Key Dates
2026 Summer Research Program
In 2026, the Summer Research Program will be offered for six (6) weeks during the summer inter-semester recess (January to February).
NOTE: Expression of Interest request has been sent from SES as of 20 June 2025.
| Date | Action Item |
|---|---|
| 1 Aug 2025 | Expressions of Interest for co-funding due |
| 5 Sept 2025 | Project details due, send to SES |
| 13 Sept 2025 | Ensure all projects listed on your Research Unit's website. |
| 22 Sept 2025 | Applications open |
| 12 Oct 2025 | Closing date for applications |
| 13 Oct - 14 Nov 2025 | Shortlisting period |
| 14 Nov 2025 | All applicants must be notified of their outcome (i.e., successful or otherwise) |
| 30 Nov 2025 | Final date for all offers to be accepted by students in StudentHub and final numbers for program confirmed. |
| 12 Jan 2026 | Welcome Event (9am - 10:30am) |
| 12 Jan 2026 | Program officially commences |
| 20 Feb 2026 | Program officially concludes |
| 20 Feb 2026 | Research Unit Reimbursement Requests Due |
2025 Winter Research Program
The Winter Research Program will be offered for four (4) weeks over the winter inter-semester recess (June to July).
| Date | Action Item |
|---|---|
| 31 January 2025 | Due date for co-funding Expressions of Interest request (outcomes provided mid-Feb) |
| 28 February 2025 | Due date for Research Unit Project spreadsheet, send to SES |
| 21 March 2025 | Ensure all project details are listed on your Research Unit's Website. |
| 24 March 2025 | Student applications open |
| 13 April 2025 | Student applications close |
| 14 Apr - 16 May 2025 | Unit shortlisting period |
| 16 May 2024 | All applicants must be notified of their initial application outcome |
| 19 - 30 May 2025 | Waitlisted students available for selection with other research units |
| 30 May 2025 | Waitlisted student selection period ends, all remaining students updated to unsuccessful by SES program coordinator |
| 8 June 2025 | Due date for students to accept position, finalisation of program numbers |
| 30 June 2025 | Program officially commences Welcome Event (TBC) |
| 25 July 2025 | Program officially concludes |
| 25 July 2025 | Research Unit Reimbursement Requests Due |