Summer research opportunities for undergraduates

This bespoke eight-week intensive research training programme is an opportunity for students considering a University of Western Australia (UWA) postgraduate research degree to get an insider look at UWA's research specialties, meet and work with a potential future supervisor, and experience the richness of Australian culture.

You will also participate in a range of curated events and training sessions to help launch your research career.

This opportunity is open to high performing "research ready" third or fourth year undergraduate students or Masters students.

For more details, including eligibility and how to apply, visit UWA's website.

The University of Leeds is taking part in an innovative collaboration with the University of Alberta to facilitate the exchange of undergraduate students to complete paid research projects with an energy and environment focus.

This is a great opportunity to gain hands-on, practical research experience over the summer. The internships will be 12 weeks long.

‘Researchers in Motion’ is a unique pan-European initiative delivering information and support services to professional researchers. Backed by the European Union, member states and associated countries, it supports researcher mobility and career development, while enhancing scientific collaboration between Europe and the world.

EURAXESS is also your gateway to Science4Refugees, a commission's initiative helping refugee researchers find suitable jobs in today's challenging research landscape. Part of the initiative is the Science4Refugees Research Buddies, supporting refugee scientists in finding European researchers to discuss problems, find solutions and study together, by matching their research field, scientific studies and interests.

For more details, including eligibility and how to apply, visit the EURAXESS website.

For the undergraduate programme, you will be carefully matched with doctoral students and researchers who you will assist. They will be your mentors.

This offers unique opportunities for you to work with research groups at universities and top research institutions across Germany for a period of two to three months during the summer. 

For more information, visit the MyCareer portal and the RISE Germany website.

RISE Professional offers summer research internships of three months to Masters and PhD students at companies and research instituions with strong relations to Germany.

RISE Professional is funded by the German Federal Office and you will recieve a stipend from your host company/institution in addition to a grant from DAAD to help cover living expenses. 

For more information, visit the RISE Professional website.

Every year, the Amgen Scholars Asia programme provides selected undergraduate students from across the world with the opportunity to engage in hands-on research experience.

As an Amgen Scholar, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the advancement of science and will receive guidance from faculty mentors including some of Asia's top academic scientists. You will participate in workshops, educational and cultural activities, a three-day Asia Symposium and will have the opportunity to network with other students and professionals from around the world.

For more details including eligibility and how to apply, visit the Amgen Scholars website.

Once you have secured a place on this programme, please fill out the summer schools registration form available on the Study Abroad Office Minerva organisation.

The Individual Research programme is a four-week research programme for students majoring in STEM fields. It is a fantastic opportunity to spend the summer working on a research project at KAIST University, South Korea.

The University of Leeds will select students to take part in this research exchange, who will join KAIST's Track II Summer School. All dates are fixed around this programme, so you need to check your availability.

The exchange is open to third year students in their penultimate year of study.

The Student Summer Research Fellowship offers undergraduate and graduate students the opportunity to gain their first research experience in an area of your choice.

The fellowship, provided by the Computer Science Department of ETH, takes place during two summer months, and there are research opportunities available in several different areas.