Find a Summer/Winter Research project
UQ has a wide range of research projects available 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.
Faculty of Business, Economics & 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 projects & Unit Coordinator details
Please contact the Unit Coordinator for any enquiries related to project listings, application outcomes, orientation, and scholarship payments.
Carmen Buttery, c.buttery@law.uq.edu.au, ph. 3365 7178
James Mather, Researchteam@business.uq.edu.au, ph.3365 1071
Joe Symons, j.symons@uq.edu.au, ph. 3365 6781
Faculty of Engineering, Architecture & 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 projects & Unit Coordinator details
Please contact the Unit Coordinator for any enquiries related to project listings, application outcomes, orientation and scholarship payments.
School of Civil Engineering
Katie Allan, enquiries@civil.uq.edu.au, ph. 3363 1397
School of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering
Lyn Howells, cswk-studies@itee.uq.edu.au, ph. 3365 2542
School of Mechanical and Mining Engineering
Kristin Crear, studentenquiries@mechmining.uq.edu.au, ph. 3366 9124
School of Architecture
Bernard Llanos, office@architecture@uq.edu.au, ph. 3365 3537
School of Chemical Engineering
Maata Johnson, enquiries@chemeng.uq.edu.au, ph. 3346 7924
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 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
Naomi Cooke, research.shrs@uq.edu.au, 07 3365 6230
School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work
Marion Carrett, nmsw.research@uq.edu.au, ph. 3346 7001
Alisa Pratt, research@pharmacy.uq.edu.au, ph. 3346 1926
School of Psychology
Naomi Cooke, psyresearch@psy.uq.edu.au, ph. 3365 6230
School of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences
Sandrine Kingston-Ducrot, research-admin@hmns.uq.edu.au, ph. 3365 6912
John Bertram, dentistry.research@uq.edu.au
National Centre for Youth Substance Use Research
Matthew Gullo, m.gullo@uq.edu.au, ph. 3443 2537
Queensland Alliance for Environmental Health Sciences - Project details
Lauren Gubbin, l.gubbin@uq.edu.au, ph. 3346 1885
UQ Poche Centre for Indigenous Health
Bridget Moore, bridget.moore@uq.edu.au, ph. 3443 1678
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
The Faculty of Humanities 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 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, ph. 3365 6311
Ady Boreham, ea.education@uq.edu.au, ph. 3365 6227
Institute for Social Science Research
Dr Lisa Pope, l.pope@uq.edu.au, ph. 3365 1298
School of Political Science and International Studies
Remah Ismail, polsis.studentadmin@uq.edu.au , ph. 3365 2637
School of Historical and Philosophical Inquiry
Sweta Misra, sweta.misra@uq.edu.au, ph. 3365 1416
Claire Bishop, socialscience@uq.edu.au, ph. 3365 4667
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 projects & Unit Coordinator details
Please contact the Unit Coordinator for any enquiries related to project listings, application outcomes, orientation, and scholarship payments.
Peppermint Lee, med.researchsummer@uq.edu.au, ph. 3346 5315
Mater Research Institute (MRI-UQ) (Not participating in Summer Program)
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 projects & Unit Coordinator details
Please contact the Unit Coordinator for any enquiries related to project listings, application outcomes, orientation, and scholarship payments.
Faculty of Science (includes all School listings)
Madalyn Conwell, enquire@science.uq.edu.au, ph. 3365 1888
Institutes & 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 projects & Unit Coordinator details
Please contact the Unit Coordinator for any enquiries related to project listings, application outcomes, orientation and scholarship payments.
Queensland Brain Institute
Charmaine Paiva, collaborators@qbi.uq.edu.au, ph. 3346 7850
Queensland Alliance for Environmental Health Sciences - Project details
Lauren Gubbin, l.gubbin@uq.edu.au, ph. 3346 1885
Sustainable Minerals Institute
Dr Karina Barbosa, k.barbosa@uq.edu.au, ph. 3365 5808
Rachael Birks, research-admin@cai.uq.edu.au, ph. 3365 4235
Institute for Molecular Bioscience
Rachel Heathwood, compliance@imb.uq.edu.au, ph. 3346 2100
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies Unit
Email: atsisfinance@uq.edu.au
Institute for Teaching and Learning Innovation
Michelle Quinn, teaching.awards@uq.edu.au, 3365 6351
Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Innovation (QAAFI)
Melissa Yap, qaafi@uq.edu.au, ph. 3346 0550
Helen Shultz, naturalgas@uq.edu.au, ph: 3346 3007
Australian Institute of Bioengineering and Nanotechnology
Associate Professor Jessica Mar, j.mar@uq.edu.au
Workplace Diversity and Inclusion, Human Resources
Nicole Barton, ideals@uq.edu.au
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2021/2022 Summer Research Program
The program runs for 6-10 weeks between November to February. Applications have closed.
2023 Winter Research Program
Program unavailable in 2022.
The program runs for 4-5 weeks between June and July.