Summer Vacation Scholarships 2009/2010

There are several organisations currently accepting applications for summer vacation scholarships that can support students in our School and/or affiliated institutions. These scholarships are offered to undergraduate students and provide opportunities to participate in research projects within the University, Hospitals, IMVS and other affiliated institutions. Projects are carried out over the summer vacation for a period of approximately 6 weeks. Successful applicants will be paid between $150-$200 per week for the duration of the scholarship. Any such scholarship offered to a student who will work in a laboratory within the School of Molecular & Biomedical Science or an affiliate laboratory will be topped up to the School rate of $200 per week for 6 weeks. Further information and application forms can be obtained via the links below:

• Adelaide_Summer_Research_Scholarships (click here to download form) closing date Friday 9 October 2009
• Cancer Council Scholarships closing date Friday 25 September 2009
• CSIRO_Summer_Research_Scholarships check website for closing date
• TQEH_Summer_Research_Scholarships closing date Monday 19 October 2009
• National Heart Foundation Vacation Scholarships closing date Friday 18 September 2009

School of Molecular & Biomedical Science Summer Vacation Scholarships 2009/2010

The School of Molecular and Biomedical Sciences is offering Summer Vacation Research Scholarships to be taken up in the Disciplines of Biochemistry, Genetics, Microbiology & Immunology. These scholarships are valued at $200 per week for a 6 week period of study, to be taken up over the summer break. Separate scholarships are available for University of Adelaide students and students from other institutions. For University of Adelaide students, preference for School of Molecular & Biomedical Science Scholarships will be given to students who are currently enrolled in second year in the Discipline to which they are applying. Students who have held School of Molecular and Biomedical Science Summer Scholarships previously will not be eligible although they can still apply for the Adelaide Summer Research Scholarships for research to be carried out in any of the laboratories listed below. International students must show a current visa allowing work in Australia.

The following labs have confirmed offers of vacation Scholarships (many of these labs have information about their research area available via the "Research" link on the left hand toolbar):

Students must discuss a project with potential supervisors and have the supervisor sign their application.

Applications for School of Molecular and Biomedical Science Summer Scholarships should be submitted to Mrs Jennifer Peters, Learning and Teaching Centre, Molecular Life Sciences Reception, MLS Building on this  form (applications close 4:00 PM, Friday 9 October 2009). Students may list up to 3 project preferences on a single School application form. Applications for scholarships offered by charities, the University and other Faculties and institutions, should be submitted separately on the appropriate forms. these scholarships may be held within the School of Molecular and Biomedical Science and its affiliate laboratories.