Applications now open
Applications for the CSIRO Summer Vacation Studentship program are now open.
Visit Studentships and Scholarships to see the opportunities now available.
Applications close 7 August 2025.
About our undergraduate vacation studentships
Our popular undergraduate vacation studentships are available each year during the Australian summer holidays for eligible high performing undergraduate students.
CSIRO offers vacation studentships across a range of science and related disciplines, providing opportunities to learn about science research alongside CSIRO staff in our world leading facilities.
CSIRO vacation studentships offer you
- Participation in real world projects so you can develop and practice your knowledge and skills in science, technology or related fields such as science communication.
- Mentoring, shadowing and coaching opportunities with our world leading research staff.
- The possibility for Work Integrated Learning plans that could contribute to your course credit.
- A student placement of between 8 to 12 weeks during standard business hours commencing from November.
- A stipend and, in some cases, the possibility of a contribution towards travel and accommodation costs.
- The opportunity to present your learning outcomes and reflections on the vacation studentship experience to your peers, mentors and leadership.
Requirements and eligibility
To be considered for a vacation studentship you will need to:
- be enrolled in an undergraduate course at an Australian Tertiary Education Institution
- have completed not less than one year of a full-time (FTE) undergraduate course at commencement of the studentship
- have a strong academic record (credit average or higher) and/or known capability in the field
- have an interest in pursuing a research career in science or technology, or a career in a related discipline
- be available to undertake a learning and development placement in Australia for 8 to 12 weeks over the summer vacation period.
Applications now open
Applications for the CSIRO Summer Vacation Studentship program are now open.
Visit Studentships and Scholarships to see the opportunities now available.
Applications close 7 August 2025.
About our undergraduate vacation studentships
Our popular undergraduate vacation studentships are available each year during the Australian summer holidays for eligible high performing undergraduate students.
CSIRO offers vacation studentships across a range of science and related disciplines, providing opportunities to learn about science research alongside CSIRO staff in our world leading facilities.
CSIRO vacation studentships offer you
- Participation in real world projects so you can develop and practice your knowledge and skills in science, technology or related fields such as science communication.
- Mentoring, shadowing and coaching opportunities with our world leading research staff.
- The possibility for Work Integrated Learning plans that could contribute to your course credit.
- A student placement of between 8 to 12 weeks during standard business hours commencing from November.
- A stipend and, in some cases, the possibility of a contribution towards travel and accommodation costs.
- The opportunity to present your learning outcomes and reflections on the vacation studentship experience to your peers, mentors and leadership.
Requirements and eligibility
To be considered for a vacation studentship you will need to:
- be enrolled in an undergraduate course at an Australian Tertiary Education Institution
- have completed not less than one year of a full-time (FTE) undergraduate course at commencement of the studentship
- have a strong academic record (credit average or higher) and/or known capability in the field
- have an interest in pursuing a research career in science or technology, or a career in a related discipline
- be available to undertake a learning and development placement in Australia for 8 to 12 weeks over the summer vacation period.