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SUMMER VACATION SCHOLARSHIP

The Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research invites applications for Summer Vacation Scholarships.

The purpose of the scholarship is to enable a student to carry out research within the Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research. These scholarships provide students with an exciting opportunity to learn valuable research skills and sample real-life medical research in the laboratories of leading scientists. The project opportunities involve using cutting edge technologies and approaches that are not typically available in an undergraduate setting. These scholarships are particularly valuable for students considering postgraduate research degrees.

It is expected that the projects will last for at least 6 weeks. It is a condition of receiving a Perkins Vacation Scholarship that the successful applicant provide a short written report of the result of the scholarship and give a 10 minute seminar on their project, along with the other successful applicants. There are seven Perkins Vacation Scholarships available valued at $2,500 each.

Eligibility
Applicants will be full-time undergraduate students who have completed at least two years of an approved course and will not be the recipient of any other “Scholarship’ (Perkins or external) during the same time period.

Value
The Perkins Vacation Scholarships are valued at $2,500. This is a stipend and will not be taxed and will not interfere with Centrelink payments. The $2,500 will be awarded in two payments of $1,250, one at the start of the period of research and one on completion and submission of the written report and oral presentation.

Supervision
Applicants are expected to have the support of an appropriate Perkins supervisor throughout the research period. The applicant and supervisor must agree to provide a written report (maximum 1,500 words including figures) about the vacation project and to the applicant giving a 10-minute oral presentation about the project at a Perkins student presentation session, along with the other Perkins Vacation Scholarship winners. This session will be scheduled near the end of the summer vacation. Supervisors are required to sign off on the written report in order for the final payment to be processed.

Vacation Scholarship Application requirements
Applications will be assessed based on the following criteria:

  • Overall merit of the application
  • The project proposal
  • A clear description of the applicant’s responsibilities
  • Undergraduate record
  • Resume

As part of the Application Form you will be asked to a provide a written response of no more than
1,000 words (total) to the following questions:
(a) Describe the project you propose to undertake, providing an introduction that outlines your previous experience, knowledge, or interest in the topic.
(b) Explain the project’s aims and how they relate to your personal goals.
(c) Outline the skills you expect to develop through the project and how these align with your career objectives.

Summer Vacation Scholarship Application Form

Scholarship timeline

19 August Applications open
4pm, 16 September Information Session
15 October Applications close
22 October – 17 November Applications reviewed
5 November Notified on outcome
9 December Onboarding forms due back
5 Jan to 10 March Project period
At commencement of project First $1250 payment processed
12 March Vacation scholarship seminar
20 March Report due
When report is received Second $1250 payment processed

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