Applications for 2012 Summer School Now Closed
What is the Summer School?
The Southern Cross GeoScience Summer School is a four week program for undergraduate students and recent graduates, who are interested in learning more about environmental geoscience research.
Successful applicants will team up with a leading Australian geoscience researcher and undertake a short research project on a real world problem. Itfs a great opportunity to develop valuable field and laboratory skills, and experience what undertaking an honours, masters or PhD project is like.
Who is eligible?
The Summer School is open to the following applicants:
- students who are currently enrolled at a university, and have completed at least two years of their undergraduate degree;
- students who have recently completed their undergraduate degree; and
- professionals who have completed their degree or any other postgraduate studies within the past five years.
Applicants from both Australia and overseas are encouraged to apply.
Applicants will be ranked based on:
- their academic record;
- demonstrated interest in and/or capacity to conduct geoscience based research; and
- the availability of research projects that match the applicantsf nominated preferences.
What is provided?
Successful applicants will be provided with the following:
- pre]arranged accommodation for the duration of the program;
- transport to and from field study locations;
- cover for all expenses associated with laboratory work and field studies;
- a travel subsidy of up to $500 to assist with travel from their home town to Lismore and return; and
- a stipend of $300 per week for the duration of the program.
How to apply?
To register your interest for the 2013 SCGS Summer School, please email geoscience@scu.edu.au
Updated: 06 February 2012