Find a Research Experience Project

UQ has a wide range of research projects available each year to suit many interests and disciplines, across a number of Schools, Institutes and Centres.

Project availability and the number of units participating differs each year. We recommend you visit the research unit's website via the listings below for more comprehensive information about the available projects, delivery mode and specific eligibility requirements that may exist. Details of the Unit Coordinator for each research unit are also available.

The current project listings are from the 2024 Winter Research Program application period which is now closed.
Please check back again in September for updated projects for the 2025 Summer Research Program.

Research Institutes and Centres

In partnership with government, industry and donors, UQ has a range of globally-recognised Research Institutes and Centres in a comprehensive range of disciplines, including the biosciences, nanotechnology, sustainable development and social science.

Available Summer projects & Unit Coordinator details

Please contact the Unit Coordinator for any enquiries related to project listings, application outcomes, orientation and scholarship payments.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies Unit
Melita Gratwick, m.gratwick@uq.edu.au

Institute for Molecular Bioscience
Madhavi Maddugoda, m.maddugoda@uq.edu.au, ph. 3346 2122

Queensland Brain Institute
Liz Weissteiner, collaborators@qbi.uq.edu.au

Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Innovation
Bindi Edirisingh, qaafi@uq.edu.au, ph. 3346 2718

Sustainable Minerals Institute
Lucia Dzinza, l.dzinza@uq.edu.au

Institute for Teaching and Learning Innovation
Michelle Quinn, teaching.awards@uq.edu.au

Australian Institute of Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (Not participating in Winter 2024)
Guy Barry, g.barry@uq.edu.au

Centre for Advanced Imaging (Not participating in Winter 2024)
Rachael Birks, research-admin@cai.uq.edu.au, ph. 3365 4235

Faculty of Business, Economics and Law

The Faculty has an extensive research agenda that encourages collaborative research and the development of innovative and practical ideas. Faculty researchers are recognised internationally for both the academic quality of their work and their engagement with public and private sector organisations.

Available Summer projects & Unit Coordinator details

Please contact the Unit Coordinator for any enquiries related to project listings, application outcomes, orientation, and scholarship payments.

TC Beirne School of Law
Heather Lam, h.lam@law.uq.edu.au, ph. 3365 2293

School of Economics
Joe Symons, enquiries@economics.uq.edu.au, ph. 3365 6570

Business School
Prue Gall, researchteam@business.uq.edu.au

Centre for the Business and Economics of Health
Annie Cox, cbeh@uq.edu.au

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies Unit (offering multiple relevant projects for BEL students)
Melita Gratwick, m.gratwick@uq.edu.au

Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology

The Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology develops graduates to support industry and brings together some of the world’s leading researchers in the fields of engineering, architecture, multimedia design and information technology. The Faculty's research strengths include: Architecture, Biomedical and Biological Engineering, Energy and Power, Intelligent Systems, Hypersoncis, Materials Engineering, Mining and Minerals Technology, and Water Engineering.

Engineering students may be able to count participation in the Summer/Winter Research Program towards their Professional Practice requirement.

Available Summer projects & Unit Coordinator details

Please contact the Unit Coordinator for any enquiries related to project listings, application outcomes, orientation and scholarship payments.

School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Nadine Magee, cswk-studies@itee.uq.edu.au, ph. 3365 2097

School of Mechanical and Mining Engineering
Rose Clements, enquiries@mechmining.uq.edu.au, ph. 3365 4414

Gas & Energy Transition Research Centre
Elizabeth Delgado Alcantarino, gas-energy@uq.edu.au

Australian Centre for Water and Environmental Biotechnology (Not participating for Winter 2024)
Shakil Ahmmed, s.ahmmed@uq.edu.au

School of Civil Engineering (Not participating for Winter 2024)
Katie Blanch, enquiries@civil.uq.edu.au, 3365 3619

School of Chemical Engineering (Not participating for Winter 2024)
Tim Wigg, enquiries@chemeng.uq.edu.au, ph. 3346 8723

School of Architecture (Not participating for Winter 2024)
Katie Gollschewski, office@adp.uq.edu.au, ph. 3346 1205

Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences

The Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences (HABS) is a world leader in health education and research. More than $300 million has been invested in new infrastructure providing state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Pharmacy Australia Centre of Excellence and Australia’s largest tertiary oral health centre.

Available Summer projects & Unit Coordinator details

Please contact the Unit Coordinator for any enquiries related to project listings, application outcomes, orientation and scholarship payments.

School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences
Amelia Peters, research.shrs@uq.edu.au, ph. 3365 2074

School of Human Movement Studies and Nutrition Sciences
Sandrine Kingston-Ducrot, research-admin@hmns.uq.edu.au

School of Psychology
Naomi Cooke, n.cooke@uq.edu.au, ph. 3365 6230

Queensland Alliance for Environmental Health Sciences
Stephanie Hall, qaehsadmin@uq.edu.au, ph. 3443 2443

Poche Centre for Indigenous Health
Bridget Moore, poche.research@uq.edu.au, ph. 3443 1678

School of Pharmacy
Damara McAndrew, research@pharmacy.uq.edu.au

School of Dentistry
Myra Kraemer, dentistry.research@uq.edu.au

School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work
Joanne Wright, j.wright1@uq.edu.au

National Centre for Youth Substance Use Research
Naomi Cooke, n.cooke@uq.edu.au, ph. 3365 6230

RECOVER Injury Research Centre (Not participating in Winter 2024)
Trevor Russell, recover@uq.edu.au

Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences

The Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (HASS) is where studying the human experience translates into value for future generations. With HASS you can explore your ideas and passions, looking at past and present game-changers to shape the future you want for yourself and your world. The unique institutes and centres within this faculty have placed UQ highly in all the major world rankings, and attracted major social sciences research investment from the public and private sector.

Available Summer projects & Unit Coordinator details

Please contact the Unit Coordinator for any enquiries related to project listings, application outcomes, orientation, and scholarship payments.

School of Communication and Arts
James Norris, research.commarts@uq.edu.au, ph. 3365 3055

School of Languages and Cultures
Bec Molina, slcengagement@uq.edu.au

School of Education
Natasha Carra, ea.education@uq.edu.au, ph. 3365 6227

School of Social Science
Claire Bishop, socialscience@uq.edu.au

School of Political Science and International Studies
Liss Cadenas, l.cadenas@uq.edu.au, ph. 3365 2637

School of Historical and Philosophical Inquiry
Sweta Misra, sweta.misra@uq.edu.au, ph. 3365 1416

Centre for Digital Cultures and Societies
Jess White, digitalcultures@hass.uq.edu.au

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies Unit (offering multiple relevant projects for HASS students)
Melita Gratwick, m.gratwick@uq.edu.au

Institute of Social Science Research (Not participating in Winter 2024)
Ariel Ho, issr.education@uq.edu.au

Faculty of Medicine

The Faculty of Medicine is continuing to build capacity in key enabling like genomics, medicinal chemistry and drug development. UQ has invested substantially in building optimum environments in which to study these clinically relevant disciplines and other global health challenges.

Available Summer projects & Unit Coordinator details

Please contact the Unit Coordinator for any enquiries related to project listings, application outcomes, orientation, and scholarship payments.

Faculty of Medicine
Ola Saulicz, med.researchsummer@uq.edu.au
Inclusive of the following:

UQCCR - Centre for Clinical Research
CHSR - Centre for Health Services Research
CHRC - Child Health Research Centre
FNWCR - First Nations Cancer and Wellbeing Research Program
Frazer Institute
Medical School
QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute
SBMS - School of Biomedical Sciences
SPH - School of Public Health

Mater Research Institute UQ
Sarah Doyle, student.enquiries@mater.uq.edu.au

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies Unit
(Public Health students - "Social, emotional, financial and academic welling of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students" project available)
Melita Gratwick, m.gratwick@uq.edu.au

Faculty of Science

The Faculty of Science is recognised as a powerhouse for some of the world’s leading scientists, teachers, science programs, and commercial outcomes.

Available Summer projects & Unit Coordinator details

Please contact the Unit Coordinator for any enquiries related to project listings, application outcomes, orientation, and scholarship payments.

FOR WINTER

School of Chemistry and Molecular Biosciences
Ben Smith, enquiries@scmb.uq.edu.au, 3365 3925
School of the Environment
Mark Campbell, environment@enquire.uq.edu.au
School of Mathematics and Physics
Murray Kane, smp.maths@uq.edu.au
School of Veterinary Science
Wendy Goodwin, w.goodwin@uq.edu.au
School of Agriculture and Food Sustainability (Not participating in Winter 2024)

FOR SUMMER
Faculty of Science
Jessica Bannerman, enquire@science.uq.edu.au
Inclusive of the following:

School of Chemistry and Molecular Biosciences
School of the Environment
School of Mathematics and Physics
School of Veterinary Science
School of Agriculture and Food Sustainability

Important Dates

2025 Summer Research Program
The program will run for six (6) weeks between 13 January - 21 February 2025.

Application period: 23 September - 11 October 2024.
You must submit an online application form by 11:59pm, 11 October 2024 if you wish to be considered for this program.

2025 Winter Research Program
The program will run for four (4) weeks between 30 June - 25 July 2025.

Application period: 24 March - 11 April 2025.
You must submit an online application form by 11:59pm, 11 April 2025 if you wish to be considered for this program.