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.

Applications for the 2026 Winter Research program are open until Sunday 12 April 2026.

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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 grant payments.

Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Indigenous Engagement)
Keryn Hassall, k.hassall@uq.edu.au

Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (& Centre for Advanced Imaging)
Brett Paterson, brett.paterson@uq.edu.au

Institute for Molecular Bioscience
Zunairah Siulepa, z.siulepa@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

Not participating in Winter 2026

Asia-Pacific Centre for the Responsibility to Protect

Institute for Teaching and Learning Innovation

Faculty of Business, Economics and Law (BEL)

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 grant payments.

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

School of Economics
Suki Mano, econ_admin@uq.edu.au

TC Beirne School of Law
Dayna Pearton, front.office@law.uq.edu.au

Centre for the Business and Economics of Health
Davina Bonner, cbeh@uq.edu.au

Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology (EAIT)

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 grant payments.

School of Civil Engineering
Katie Blanch, enquiries@civil.uq.edu.au

School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Stephanie Johnson, cswk-studies@eecs.uq.edu.au

School of Mechanical and Mining Engineering
Karen Foster, enquiries@mechmining.uq.edu.au

Gas and Energy Transition Research Centre
Connor Pound, gas-energy@uq.edu.au

Not participating in Winter 2026

School of Architecture, Design and Planning

School of Chemical Engineering

Australian Centre for Water and Environmental Biotechnology

Faculty of Health, Medicine and Behavioural Sciences (HMBS)

The Faculty of Health, Medicine and Behavioural Sciences is a world leader in health education and research. Across nine schools and a network of institutes and centres, the Faculty provides world-class opportunities for learning, discovery and impact. More than $300 million has been invested in state-of-the-art facilities, including 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 grant payments.

Medical School
Ola Saulicz, medicine.researchadmin@uq.edu.au
NOTE: Doctor of Medicine students are not eligible to apply for Summer or Winter Research projects due to semester timetable clashes. For information about other research opportunities please visit this website.

School of Biomedical Sciences
Bree Rumballe, sbms.researchadmin@uq.edu.au

School of Dentistry
Alana Dorris, dentistry.researchadmin@uq.edu.au

School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences
Amelia Peters, shrs.researchadmin@uq.edu.au

School of Human Movement Studies and Nutrition Sciences
Rita Nemeth, hmns.researchadmin@uq.edu.au

School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work
Joanne Wright, nmsw.researchadmin@uq.edu.au

School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Studies
Jacinda Wilson, spps.researchadmin@uq.edu.au

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

School of Public Health
Loris Muir, sph.researchadmin@uq.edu.au

Research Institutes and Centres

Centre for Clinical Research (CCR)
Alana Doris, uqccr.researchadmin@uq.edu.au

Centre for Health Services Research (CHSR)
Jacinda Wilson, chsr.researchadmin@uq.edu.au

Child Health Research Centre (CHRC)
Alessandra Donato, chrc.researchadmin@uq.edu.au

Frazer Institute
Mitchell Stark, m.stark@uq.edu.au

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

Poche Centre for Indigenous Health
Rebekah Hauiti, poche.hdr.support@uq.edu.au, ph. 3443 1678

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

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

Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (HASS)

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 grant payments.

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

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

School of Languages and Cultures
Sakina Indrasumunar, slc.contact@uq.edu.au

School of Political Science and International Studies
Liss Cadenas, polsis@uq.edu.au

Centre for Digital Cultures and Societies (Researcher Development Tab)
Jess White, digitalcultures@hass.uq.edu.au

Not participating in Winter 2026

School of Social Science

School of Historical and Philosophical Inquiry

School of Music

Institute for Social Science Research

Asia-Pacific Centre for the Responsibility to Protect

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 grant payments.

FOR SUMMER

Faculty of Science (additional eligibility criteria apply)
Annabell B, enquire@science.uq.edu.au
Inclusive of the following:

School of Agriculture and Food Sustainability
School of Chemistry and Molecular Biosciences
School of the Environment
School of Mathematics and Physics
School of Veterinary Science
Centre for Biodiversity & Conservation Science

FOR WINTER

School of Chemistry and Molecular Biosciences
Ben Smith, enquiries@scmb.uq.edu.au

School of the Environment
Anna Kurucz, senv.admin@uq.edu.au

School of Mathematics and Physics
Sabrina Monaghan, smp@uq.edu.au

School of Veterinary Science
Wendy Goodwin, svsresearch@uq.edu.au

Important Dates

2026 Winter Research Program
The program will run for four (4) weeks between 29 June - 24 July 2026.

Application period: 23 March - 12 April 2026.
You must submit an online application form by 11:59pm, Sunday 12 April 2026 if you wish to be considered for this program.

2026 Winter Research Info Session - Mon 9 Mar 2:00pm - Regiser Here
2026 Winter Research Info Session - Tue 17 Mar 12:00pm - Regiser Here

2027 Summer Research Program
The program will run for six (6) weeks between 11 January - 19 February 2027.

Application period: 21 September - 11 October 2026.
You must submit an online application form by 11:59pm, Sunday 11 October 2026 if you wish to be considered for this program.

2026 Summer Research Info Session - Recording (UQ log in required)