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Vacation scholarships with CSIRO’s Data61 run over the Australian summer and offer talented undergraduate students the opportunity to join in our research and collaborate with our leading researchers and innovators.
You can be part of helping to solve big, complex problems that make a real difference to our future. We spark off each other, learn from each other, trust each other and collaborate in a supportive, rewarding and inclusive environment.
Placements are full time and typically begin in late November or early December and can be from 8 - 12 weeks in length.
Participation in the Vacation Studentship Program has influenced previous scholarship holders in their choice of further study and future career options. Many have gone on to pursue a PhD in collaboration with CSIRO or to build a successful research career within CSIRO, a university or industry.
CSIRO’s Data61 is the data and digital specialist arm of Australia’s national science agency. We are solving Australia’s greatest data-driven challenges through innovative science and technology.
Projects: Data61 have 34 projects available
Location: Various
Scholarship: $1,622.86 per fortnight
Reference: 75741
Pre-Requisites/Eligibility:
To be eligible to apply you must be an Australian or New Zealand Citizen, Australian Permanent Resident or an international student who has full work rights for the duration of the placement (does not require visa sponsorship).
Vacation scholarships are open to students who:
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To apply for an Undergraduate Vacation Scholarship you will be required to:
If you experience difficulties applying online call 1300 984 220 and someone will be able to assist you.
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Applications Close
Wednesday 4 August 2021
COVID-19 restrictions: We have many projects on offer across our sites and we hope to fill all of these positions, however please be aware that the COVID-19 restrictions could impact some projects. Depending on the restrictions in place we may not be able to proceed with some projects or we may be required to only consider students who reside closer to the location due to restricted interstate travel. We will endeavour to keep everyone informed of any changes as we progress through the recruitment process.
The opportunity is available to applicants in any of the following categories.
Citizen
Permanent resident
Full working rights