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CSIRO Vacation Student
Work on your own project this summer at CSIRO.

Summer scholarships in maths, statistics and computational science

Spend the summer working on your own project at CSIRO Mathematics, Informatics and Statistics.

Get hands-on experience working on real-world problems under the supervision of a research scientist or engineer.

About us

CSIRO Mathematics, Informatics and Statistics (CMIS) applies expertise in statistical, mathematical and computational science to answer important questions.

Research projects offered in the summer vacation program are in the areas of:

  • statistics
  • mathematics
  • computational science
  • engineering.
“As a vacation scholar myself, many years ago, I think the thing I learnt most was the value of throwing yourself enthusiastically into the opportunities that come along, learning to follow your passion and really just networking to meet as many people as you can.”
Dr Louise Ryan, Chief, CSIRO Mathematics, Informatics and Statistics

This year’s projects are bigger and better than ever! 

Develop innovative new opal grading software, devise early detection techniques for disease outbreaks such as swine flu, find supply chain solutions for the bulk materials industry, design optimisation algorithms to improve radiation therapy for cancer patients or use statistical genetics to design a hardy wheat crop for the future.

Read the full list of projects and locations. 

This exciting program includes training in presentation skills and culminates in a two-day Big Day In Conference for students to network, showcase their work and learn about a research career path.

The Scholarships

This year's scholarships run from 23 November 2009 to 19 February 2010.

Placements may be in one of several capital-city locations around Australia, with individual projects running for a period of eight to twelve weeks.

Students are paid a stipend of A$650 per week for the duration of the scholarship.

Students who complete vacation scholarships often go on to study PhDs, gain employment in CSIRO or universities or pursue other interesting careers.

Eligibility

Scholarships are available to students who have completed at least three years of undergraduate study and have maintained a credit average or higher.

Students will be selected according to their interests and the project needs of the supervisor, taking into account academic merit.

How to apply

To apply for a Vacation Scholarship visit CSIRO Careers Online.

Read the full list of available projects with CSIRO Mathematical and Information Sciences.

Applications for positions close 16 September 2009.

Read more about what we do in the CSIRO Mathematics, Informatics and Statistics overview.

 

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Fast facts

  • Hundreds of students each year work at CSIRO over the summer university vacation, providing them with an opportunity to develop skills and knowledge in a research environment relevant to their tertiary studies.
  • Vacation scholarships at CSIRO Mathematics, Informatics and Statistics are available in the areas of statistical, mathematical and computational science and are open to Australian residents
  • Students who have completed at least three years of undergraduate study with a credit average or higher may apply
  • The 09/10 Scholarship program commenced 23 November 2009 with individual scholarship projects running for 8-12 weeks
  • Applications for 10/11 will open later this year

Contact Information

Ms Kathy Peiris
Senior Human Resources Adviser
Mathematics, Informatics and Statistics
Phone: 61 2 9325 3157 
Alt Phone: 61 2 9325 3100