• Get hands-on research experience
• Access CSIRO's world-class facilities
• Apply for a CSIRO Vacation Scholarship today!

Our Undergraduate Vacation Scholarships are run over the Australian summer holidays and offer high achieving and promising undergraduate students the opportunity to collaborate with leading CSIRO scientists in our world class facilities.

Students will be able to work on a real world project and expand their skills and knowledge while exploring ways to solve complex problems. Placements are full time and will be from 23 November 2020 to 12 February 2021 (although there may be some flexibility).  Scholars will also undertake an observing trip to the Australian Telescope Compact Array in Narrabri, NSW.

Participation in the Vacation Scholarship 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 CSIRO or to build a successful research career within CSIRO, a university or industry.

CSIRO Astronomy and Space have a long and successful history in the space sector from radio astronomy research, managing complex facilities and observing Earth from above to supporting data and manufacturing supply chains. For more information please see our website at Astronomy and Space (link).

Projects: Astronomy and Space Science has 13 projects available, for details please see the project list (link to Excel file)
Location:  Marsfield (Sydney) NSW, Tidbinbilla, ACT and Kensington (Perth) WA (refer to list of projects above for specific details)
Scholarship:  $1,559.85 per fortnight
Reference: 68103

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 8 to 12 weeks duration (does not require visa sponsorship).

Vacation scholarships are open to students who:

• are currently enrolled at an Australian/New Zealand university;
• have completed at least three years of a full-time undergraduate course (however exceptional second year students may be considered);
• have a strong academic record (credit average or higher); and
• Intend to go on to honours and/or postgraduate study.

Apply Online

To apply for a Vacation Scholarship you will be required to:

1. submit a Resume/CV and Cover Letter (as one document) in the ‘Resume/CV’ field which includes:
   • the reasons why the research project/s you have selected are of interest to you and how your skills/knowledge meet the project requirements; and
   • an outline of your longer-term career aspirations and how this program will help you achieve them.
2. upload your academic results in the ‘Cover Letter’ field;
3. in the ‘Education’ section select your university from the Educational Institute list; 
4. in the ‘Job-Specific Information’ section select your preferred research projects in order of preference; and your Grade Point Average (GPA).

If you experience difficulties applying online call 1300 984 220 and someone will be able to assist you. Outside business hours please email: careers.online@csiro.au.

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Applications Close

Monday 3 August 2020, 11:00pm AEST

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.