Experience Life as a Researcher
AMSI offers undergraduate students across Australia the chance to spend their summer holidays (December–February) engaged in supervised research projects. As an AMSI Summer Research Scholar, you’ll:
- Conduct research and build a project
- Submit a blog post and write a formal research report
- Present your findings at AMSIConnect, our exclusive student conference in February
Open to students planning to pursue honours or masters degrees, this program is an excellent opportunity to expand your academic interests and hone your science communication skills.
Key Dates
Aug
7
Note: Monash students also need to apply as per the Monash Scholarship process by Friday 23 August
Sep
16
Oct
28
Scholarship Inclusions
- $3000 scholarship to complete a six-week research project
- Registration and presentation slot at AMSIConnect, our exclusive national conference for AMSI Summer Research Scholars
- Two nights accommodation in Melbourne to attend AMSIConnect (non-Melbourne based Scholars)
- Free travel (return airfares or regional train travel) to AMSIConnect for Scholars undertaking their research projects at a university outside of Melbourne (terms and conditions apply)
Eligibility requirements
- Currently enrolled at an AMSI Member University in your third undergraduate year majoring in the mathematical sciences or a related discipline (outstanding second-year students with departmental support will also be considered)
- Intend to pursue honours and/or postgraduate study in the mathematical sciences (includes combined degrees that include mathematics and statistics)
- Have a strong academic record
- Have never participated in AMSI Summer Research Scholarships before
- Available over the summer break to work on a supervised research project (SRS is not compatible with full time work or similar commitments)
Application Process
- Speak to your university’s SRS contact or AMSI Member Representative about your eligibility and how you can identify a supervisor and research project
- Read Information for Students
- Prepare your documents (saved as PDFs) with your supervisor’s help
- Submit your online application
Notification: Applicants will be notified of their application outcome via email.
Note: due to the volume of applications, we are unable to provide feedback for unsuccessful applicants.
Withdrawal: If circumstances change and you need to withdraw, discuss with your supervisor, notify your university’s SRS contact/AMSI Member Representative and email AMSI at events@amsi.org.au with your reasons as soon as possible. Your withdrawal will be reviewed and payment adjusted accordingly.
Which Documents Do I Submit?
- Research proposal (maximum of one page)
File name: LASTNAME-ResearchProposal.pdf - Statement of results (including the previous semester’s results)
File name: LASTNAME-StatementofResults.pdf - Letter of support from your supervisor
File name: LASTNAME-LetterofSupport.pdf
Note: if your supervisor prefers to send their letter of support directly to AMSI they can do so by emailing events@amsi.org.au
View sampleDiscover new opportunities
“My summer research work led to me being employed as a casual research assistant and casual academic at the University of Newcastle”
Max Carter, University of Newcastle
“VRS was the first time I had tried research. It provided an opportunity to work through the process and answer a question in a low-stakes environment.”
Dr Jen Pestana, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow
“This year I decided to start a small business that encourages secondary students to get involved with and excited about maths”
Nicholas Maurer, University of Queensland