Find a Research Experience Project

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UQ has a wide range of research projects available each year 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.

Please note that applications for the 2026 Winter Research program will be open from the 23 March - 12 April 2026. Project details are in the process of being curated and currently listed projects may be from the 2026 Summer Research Program round. All Winter Project listings will be available from the 23rd March 2026.

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 Summer projects & Unit Coordinator details

Please contact the Unit Coordinator for any enquiries related to project listings, application outcomes, orientation and grant payments.

Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Indigenous Engagement)\ Tarunya Young, dvcie@uq.edu.au

Asia-Pacific Centre for the Responsibility to Protect\ Sarah Teitt, s.teitt@uq.edu.au

Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (& Centre for Advanced Imaging)\ Idriss Blakey, i.blakey@uq.edu.au

Institute for Molecular Bioscience\ Zunairah Siulepa, z.siulepa@uq.edu.au

Institute for Teaching and Learning Innovation\ Michelle Quinn, teaching.awards@uq.edu.au

Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Innovation\ Bindi Edirisingh, qaafi@uq.edu.au, ph. 3346 2718

Queensland Brain Institute\ Liz Weissteiner, collaborators@qbi.uq.edu.au

Sustainable Minerals Institute\ Lucia Dzinza, l.dzinza@uq.edu.au

Faculty of Business, Economics and Law (BEL)

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 Summer projects & Unit Coordinator details

Please contact the Unit Coordinator for any enquiries related to project listings, application outcomes, orientation, and grant payments.

Business School\ Prue Gall, researchteam@business.uq.edu.au

School of Economics\ Melissa Jelliff, enquiries@economics.uq.edu.au, ph. 3365 6570

TC Beirne School of Law\ Carmen Buttery, research@law.uq.edu.au

Centre for the Business and Economics of Health\ Davina Bonner, cbeh@uq.edu.au

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies Unit\ (offering multiple relevant projects for BEL students)\ Tarunya Young, dvcie@uq.edu.au

Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology (EAIT)

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 Summer projects & Unit Coordinator details

Please contact the Unit Coordinator for any enquiries related to project listings, application outcomes, orientation and grant payments.

School of Chemical Engineering\ Clare Irvine, enquiries@chemeng.uq.edu.au

School of Civil Engineering\ Katie Blanch, enquiries@civil.uq.edu.au

School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science\ Mark Bagdon, cswk-studies@itee.uq.edu.au

School of Mechanical and Mining Engineering\ Karen Foster, enquiries@mechmining.uq.edu.au

Australian Centre for Water and Environmental Biotechnology\ Shakil Ahmmed, s.ahmmed@uq.edu.au

Gas and Energy Transition Research Centre\ Connor Pound, gas-energy@uq.edu.au\

Not participating in Summer 2026\ \ School of Architecture, Design and Planning\ Olivia Dwyer, schoolmanager@adp.uq.edu.au, ph. 3346 1205

Faculty of Health, Medicine and Behavioural Sciences (HMBS)

The Faculty of Health, Medicine and Behavioural Sciences is a world leader in health education and research. Across nine schools and a network of institutes and centres, the Faculty provides world-class opportunities for learning, discovery and impact. More than $300 million has been invested in state-of-the-art facilities, including the Pharmacy Australia Centre of Excellence and Australia’s largest tertiary oral health centre.

Available Summer projects & Unit Coordinator details

Please contact the Unit Coordinator for any enquiries related to project listings, application outcomes, orientation and grant payments.

Medical School\ Ola Saulicz, medicine.researchadmin@uq.edu.au\ NOTE: Doctor of Medicine students are not eligible to apply for Summer or Winter Research projects due to semester timetable clashes. For information about other research opportunities please visit this website.

School of Biomedical Sciences\ Bree Rumballe, sbms.researchadmin@uq.edu.au

School of Dentistry\ Peppermint Lee, dentistry.researchadmin@uq.edu.au

School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences\ Amelia Peters, shrs.researchadmin@uq.edu.au

School of Human Movement Studies and Nutrition Sciences\ Rita Nemeth, hmns.researchadmin@uq.edu.au

School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work\ Joanne Wright, nmsw.researchadmin@uq.edu.au

School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Studies\ Damara McAndrew, spps.researchadmin@uq.edu.au

School of Psychology\ Naomi Cooke, n.cooke@uq.edu.au

School of Public Health\ Loris Muir, sph.researchadmin@uq.edu.au\

Research Institutes and Centres

Centre for Clinical Research (CCR)\ Peppermint Lee, uqccr.researchadmin@uq.edu.au

Centre for Health Services Research (CHSR)\ Jacinda Wilson, chsr.researchadmin@uq.edu.au

Child Health Research Centre (CHRC)\ Alessandra Donato, chrc.researchadmin@uq.edu.au

Mater Research Institute UQ\ Sarah Doyle, student.enquiries@mater.uq.edu.au

Poche Centre for Indigenous Health\ Rebekah Hauiti, poche.research@uq.edu.au, ph. 3443 1678

QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute\ Angela Trieu, angela.trieu@qimrb.edu.au

Queensland Alliance for Environmental Health Sciences\ Stephanie Hall, qaehsadmin@uq.edu.au, ph. 3443 2443

Queensland Brain Institute\ Liz Weissteiner, collaborators@qbi.uq.edu.au

UQ Thoracic Research Centre\ Kelly Chee, t.chee@uq.edu.au

\ Not participating in Summer 2026\ \ First Nations Cancer and Wellbeing Research Program (FNWCR)\ \ Frazer Institute

RECOVER Injury Research Centre

The Faculty of Humanities, Arts 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 Summer projects & Unit Coordinator details

Please contact the Unit Coordinator for any enquiries related to project listings, application outcomes, orientation, and grant payments.

School of Communication and Arts\ James Norris, research.commarts@uq.edu.au

School of Education\ Natasha Carra, ea.education@uq.edu.au

School of Historical and Philosophical Inquiry \ Sweta Misra, sweta.misra@uq.edu.au

School of Languages and Cultures\ Sakina Indrasumunar, slc.contact@uq.edu.au

School of Music\ Gary Johnson, musicmanager@uq.edu.au

School of Political Science and International Studies\ Liss Cadenas, polsis@uq.edu.au

Centre for Digital Cultures and Societies \ Jess White, digitalcultures@hass.uq.edu.au

Institute for Social Science Research \ Ariel Ho, issr.education@uq.edu.au

Asia-Pacific Centre for the Responsibility to Protect\ Sarah Teitt, s.teitt@uq.edu.au

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies Unit\ (offering multiple relevant projects for HASS students)\ Melita Gratwick, m.gratwick@uq.edu.au

\ Not participating in Summer 2026

School of Social Science \ Senaai Chapple, socialscience@uq.edu.au

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 Summer projects & Unit Coordinator details

Please contact the Unit Coordinator for any enquiries related to project listings, application outcomes, orientation, and grant payments. \

FOR SUMMER

Faculty of Science (additional eligibility criteria apply)\ Annabell B, enquire@science.uq.edu.au\ Inclusive of the following:

School of Agriculture and Food Sustainability
School of Chemistry and Molecular Biosciences
School of the Environment
School of Mathematics and Physics
School of Veterinary Science
Centre for Biodiversity & Conservation Science\

FOR WINTER

School of Chemistry and Molecular Biosciences\ Ben Smith, enquiries@scmb.uq.edu.au

School of the Environment\ Stephanie Johnson, senv.admin@uq.edu.au

School of Mathematics and Physics\ Lara Atzeni, smp.sm@uq.edu.au

School of Veterinary Science\ Wendy Goodwin, w.goodwin@uq.edu.au

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)