Research Experience Program Frequently Asked Questions

If you are due to graduate from your current program of study and will be commencing further study at UQ the following semester, you may be eligible to participate. This will depend on whether you can demonstrate enrolment in your new program of study prior to the Research  Experience Program commencing. You may be asked to provide evidence of enrolment by providing an Enrolment Status Report, available through Si-Net

It is highly recommended you liaise with the Unit Coordinator of the research unit you wish to apply to, to determine if your application will be considered pending re-enrolment. The decision to accept your application will reside with the research unit you apply to.

Yes, however this depends on the specific requirements of each project and/or research unit. Some projects may require an applicant to be in their 2nd or 3rd year OR to have completed specific courses prior to applying.

We recommend you read the project listing and check the research unit’s website first, then contact the Unit Coordinator if in doubt.

Yes. Please upload your unofficial UQ studies report and the academic transcript from your previous institution to demonstrate your academic merit.

Yes, part-time students can still apply and receive a scholarship.  

Yes. Some research units may offer their research project for credit. Where this is available, the applicant may be required to enrol in a course before the commencement of the research project. Please contact the specific research unit for further information and consider liaising with your Course Coordinator too.

No. Participation in a Research Experience Program must not conflict with teaching or examination periods.    

Yes. Students may be eligible to participate in more than one Research Experience Program during their studies. However, if the total number of applications exceeds available projects, preference will be given to those who have not previously participated.

No. As outlined in the 'How to apply - Check your eligibility' section of the website, only students enrolled at the University of Queensland can apply to participate.

No. 

Engineering students may be able to claim hours for participation in the Summer and Winter Research Program towards their Professional Practice requirement. If you can demonstrate that your project has a clear link with industry and you completed the project under the direction of a supervisor with an engineering qualification, you may be eligible to claim your hours as type A hours. Each type A hours claim will be assessed on a case by case basis by the Deputy Associate Dean (Student Experience). If your project did not have an industry linkage aspect or you were not under the direction of a supervisor with an engineering qualification, you can claim type B hours. Summer and Winter Research projects can be claimed under category 18 via the EPP system.

Category 18

Category description: Summer and winter research projects

A Summer/Winter Research Logbook must be maintained and submitted as evidence of minimum contact hours with your supervisor.

For further information about this new category as well as eligibility and evidence requirements please refer to the Engineering Professional Practice Website where the updated EPP Activity Table can also be found.

Any questions? Contact the EAIT Student Employability Team via email - employability@eait.uq.edu.au

The pre-requisite knowledge required to participate in the program will vary depending on the nature of the project. The project description will outline the expectations of the project and who it is suitable for. These listings will become available via the 'Find a Project' page closer to the application open date.

Yes. A number of projects are currently being offered as online research experiences. The decision to offer a research experience online will be determined by the supervisor and will depend on the nature of the research activities required. The project listing will outline if online participation is suitable.