Summer scholarships awarded by the Robinson Institute's Centre for Stem Cell Research have allowed six talented undergraduate students to pursue their research careers.

Designed to encourage students keen on undertaking careers in stem cell research the scholarships provide financial support for a period of 6 weeks.

"There is obviously a need for this sort of award" said Associate Professor Mark Nottle Co-director of the Centre (left with co-director Associate Professor Stan Gronthos). "Every year we get an increasing number of enquiries about summer scholarships so we decided to offer six last year. The enthusiasm of the students are amazing".

Students spend up to six weeks in a supervisors laboratory and are required to write a report at the end of this period. Last years projects included studies on cystic fibrosis, lysomal storage diseases, ovarian biology and adult stem cells.

All students who received CSCR summer scholarships last year are now enrolled in Honours programs in their chosen areas and many are already planning to go onto do PhDs.

"The experience gained during the past six weeks has provided me with a great insight into my field of research and equipped me skills and knowledge to continue this research during my Honour year said Lauren Sandeman who looked at using adult stem cells to overcome blindness.

Past Information on Summer Scholarships

Summer Scholarships are available again this year. Below is information on the Summer Scholarship Program offered by the Centre for Stem Cell Research for 2011-2012. Visit the Centre for Stem Cell Research website for more information on scholarships. 

Summer Scholarships 2011-2012 - CLOSED

Centre for Stem Cell Research Summer Research Scholarship

Up to 6 Summer Scholarships are available.

Each scholarship provides a living allowance of $300 per week for six weeks.

You will need to contact a Researcher/Supervisor of interest from the CSCR 2012 project booklet and talk to them about Summer Scholarships and Projects available. After both agreeing on the project and the supervisor taking you on, you will need to complete the application form.

Applications close 14 October 2011 

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