Research Experiences
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In the knowledge-based global economy, in-demand skills include the ability to think and reason critically, develop innovative ideas, analyse data and clearly explain results.
Research Experiences are coordinated by Student Enrichment and Success (SES) in conjunction with University of Queensland (UQ) research units and provide an opportunity for motivated UQ students to engage in an educational research activity.
During the program, students will team up with some of the University's leading academics and researchers to participate in research-related activities for a selected project. In doing so, they have the opportunity to progress and apply their degree-specific knowledge, whilst developing valuable research and professional capabilities.
Information for Selected Students
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)
Experiences Offered
Summer Research Program
Participate in a six (6) week research experience during the Summer Vacation period and receive a $3,000 grant.
Winter Research Program
Participate in a four (4) week research experience during the Winter Vacation period and receive a $2,000 grant.
Your participation in the Summer or Winter Research Program counts towards the requirements for the Employability Award. Register to participate in this program to further enhance your employability and develop your career readiness.
Benefits for Students
Include:
- An opportunity to develop new academic and professional capabilities to enhance employability;
- Experience in research as a "test-drive" before embarking on future research studies;
- Receive a grant to support your participation;
- Access to research networks and connections with staff and postgraduate students; and
- Supervision by world-class UQ researchers
What our scholars say
Hear from previous Research Program Scholars about their stories and advice
Masoumeh Ghavamjoo
"Through this program, I have been able to apply a real-world, hands-on experience in public health to enhance the health and wellbeing of First Nations people and remote communities in Queensland."\
Find out more about Masoumeh's experience
Jeremy Briggs
"The skills and experience I gained from my experience are invaluable and I’d strongly encourage anyone to apply for a project, even if they are not interested in pursuing research long term."
Find out more about Jeremy's experience
Lucy Sullivan
"Over the past 4 weeks, I gained valuable knowledge and skills relating to research and employability, as well as confidence and direction for future career pathways as a graduate next year."
Find out more about Lucy's experience
Access resources designed to assist staff administering the Summer and Winter Research Program.