Become a part of cutting edge research and work with UQ’s world leading research teams. By diving into research you expand your degree, and become a potential asset for employers. Participating in undergraduate research also gives you a taste for post graduate research, preparing you for future studies. The Undergraduate Research Experience Provides:
Benefits
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| Expand your science degree's horizon with an Undergraduate Research Experience |
- Opportunity to contribute to real research
- Enhances learning experience, allowing for some practical applications of theory learned in degree program
- Early engagement in research that opens up a network of future supervisors and referees
- Excellent “practice” for post-graduate studies at UQ, like Honours
- Improves critical thinking and research skills
- Great addition to the resume
Opportunities
1st years
USSER Network = Undergraduate Science Students Experiences in Research Network
- Extra-curricular program open to all students
- An introductory program, networking students with researchers
- Meet the Research Team Lunches and Lab Tours run throughout the year
- Lab placements available
Advanced Studies Program in Science
- Invitation-only program
- Three year program starting from 1st year offering research courses
CASPIE
- Embedded in CHEM1020 in semester 2
- Special practicals where students collect and analyse data that contributes to a real research project
- Contact Dr. Gwen Lawrie at g.lawrie@uq.edu.au to register for CASPIE practicals
2nd and 3rd years
Summer Research Scholarships
- Placements with a research team, working on a real research project over the summer holiday
- Students must apply for a scholarship
Research courses