Find a Research Experience 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 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 projects & Unit Coordinator details
Please contact the Unit Coordinator for any enquiries related to project listings, application outcomes, orientation, and scholarship payments.
Heather Lam, h.lam@law.uq.edu.au, ph. 3365 2293
Joe Symons, enquiries@economics.uq.edu.au, ph. 3365 6570
James Mather, researchteam@business.uq.edu.au, ph. 3346 8056
Australian Institute for Business and Economics
Dr Tina Rampino, aibe@uq.edu.au, ph. 3346 1147
Emma Earl, aibe@uq.edu.au, ph. 3446 8162
Centre for the Business and Economics of Health
Emma Earl, cbeh@uq.edu.au, ph. 3446 8162
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 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 Blanch, 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 Architecture
Jacki Drinnen, office@architecture@uq.edu.au, ph. 3365 3537
School of Chemical Engineering
Maata Johnson, enquiries@chemeng.uq.edu.au, ph. 3346 7924
School of Mechanical and Mining Engineering
Minami Yoshina, studentenquiries@mechmining.uq.edu.au, ph. 3365 3668
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, ph. 3365 6230
School of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences
Sandrine Kingston-Ducrot, research-admin@hmns.uq.edu.au, ph. 3365 6912
School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work
Marion Carrett, nmsw.research@uq.edu.au, ph. 3346 7001
School of Psychology
Naomi Cooke, psyresearch@psy.uq.edu.au, ph. 3365 6230
Brianne Mackinnon, research@pharmacy.uq.edu.au, ph. 3346 1926
John Bertram, dentistry.research@uq.edu.au
National Centre for Youth Substance Abuse Research
Matthew Gullo, m.gullo@uq.edu.au, ph. 3443 2537
Queensland Alliance for Environmental Health Sciences
Lauren Grubbin, 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
sakina Indrasumunar, slcengagement@uq.edu.au, ph. 3365 6247
Claire Bishop, socialscience@uq.edu.au, ph. 3365 4667
Ady Boreham, ea.education@uq.edu.au, ph. 3365 6227
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
Institute of Social Science Research
Ariel Ho, a.ho@uq.edu.au, ph. 3346 7471
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.
Faculty of Medicine - Medical School
Grace Mani, med.researchsummer@uq.edu.au, ph. 3346 5315
Mater Research Institute UQ (not participating in Summer)
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.
School of Agriculture and Food Sciences
School of Chemistry and Molecular Biosciences
School of Earth and Environmental Science
School of Mathematics and Physics
Jessica Bannerman, science.studentadmin@uq.edu.au, ph. 5460 1560
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 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
Rebecca Klein, rebecca.klein@uq.edu.au
Centre for Advanced Imaging
Rachael Birks, research-admin@cai.uq.edu.au, ph. 3365 4235
Institute for Molecular Bioscience
Kylie Deeth, compliance@imb.uq.edu.au, ph. 3346 2100
Madhavi Maddugoda, m.maddugoda@uq.edu.au
Queensland Brain Institute
Charmaine Paiva, collaborators@qbi.uq.edu.au, ph. 3346 7850
Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Innovation
Lilly Zhao, qaafi@uq.edu.au, ph. 3346 0550
Australian Institute of Bioengineering and Nanotechnology
Guy Barry, g.barry@uq.edu.au, ph. 3443 1294
Sustainable Minerals Institute
Karina Barbosa, k.barbosa@uq.edu.au, ph. 3365 5920
Institute for Teaching and Learning Innovation (not participating)
Important Dates
2023 Winter Research Program
The program will run for four (4) weeks between 26 June - 21 July.
Student applications due to open Monday 20 March.