Find a Research Experience Project
UQ has a wide range of Winter 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 Winter 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
Emma Earl, aibe@uq.edu.au
Centre for the Business and Economics of Health
Aimee Johnston, cbeh@uq.edu.au, ph. 3446 1975
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 Winter 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
Heidi Chan, enquiries@civil.uq.edu.au, ph. 3346 7871
School of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering
Lyn Howells, cswk-studies@itee.uq.edu.au, ph. 3365 2097
School of Architecture
Jacki Drinnen, office@architecture@uq.edu.au, ph. 3365 3537
School of Mechanical and Mining Engineering
Minami Yoshina, studentenquiries@mechmining.uq.edu.au, ph. 3346 3298
School of Chemical Engineering (not participating)
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 Winter 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 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
UQ Poche Centre for Indigenous Health
Bridget Moore, poche.research@uq.edu.au, ph. 3443 1678
School of Pharmacy (not participating)
School of Dentistry (not participating)
National Centre for Youth Substance Abuse Research (not participating)
School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work (not participating)
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 Winter 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
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
Digital Cultures and Societies
Rachel Smith, digitalcultures@hass.uq.edu.au, ph. 3346 1621
Institute of Social Science Research (not participating)
School of Social Science (not participating)
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 Winter projects & Unit Coordinator details
Please contact the Unit Coordinator for any enquiries related to project listings, application outcomes, orientation, and scholarship payments.
Centre for Health Services Research
Grace Mani, med.researchwinter@uq.edu.au, ph. 3346 5315
Mater Research Institute UQ (not participating)
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 Winter projects & Unit Coordinator details
Please contact the Unit Coordinator for any enquiries related to project listings, application outcomes, orientation, and scholarship payments.
School of Chemistry and Molecular Biosciences
Ben Smith, adminenquiries@scmb.uq.edu.au, ph. 3365 6190
School of Earth and Environmental Science
Nivea Siqueira, n.siqueira@uq.edu.au, ph. 3365 3752
School of Mathematics and Physics
Murray Kane, admin@maths.uq.edu.au, ph. 3365 3277
Mark Campbell, biologyadmin@uq.edu.au, ph. 3365 7082
A/Prof François-René Bertin, f.bertin@uq.edu.au, ph. 5460 1799
School of Agriculture and Food Sciences (not participating)
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 Winter 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
Centre for Advanced Imaging
Rachael Birks, research-admin@cai.uq.edu.au, ph. 3365 4235
Institute for Molecular Bioscience
Madhavi Maddugoda, m.maddugoda@uq.edu.au, ph. 3346 2122
Queensland Brain Institute
Charmaine Paiva, collaborators@qbi.uq.edu.au, ph. 3346 7850
Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Innovation
Bindi Edirisingh, qaafi@uq.edu.au, ph. 3346 2718
Sustainable Minerals Institute
Zhengdo Han, z.han@uq.edu.au
Student Enrichment and Employability Development
Sarah Campbell, employability@uq.edu.au, ph. 3346 3459
Institute for Teaching and Learning Innovation (not participating)
Australian Institute of Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (not participating)
Important Dates
2023 Winter Research Program
The program will run for four (4) weeks between 26 June - 21 July.
Applications closed Sunday 16 April 2023.