Summer Research Internships at ICRAR

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Deadline: 01 September 2017
Open to: international undergraduate students
Benefits: paid in weekly installments of AUD 500

Description

The International Centre for Radio Astronomy Research (ICRAR) is pleased to offer Summer Research Internships begin on November 27th in 2017. In 2017 selected undergraduate students (preference to 3rd, 4th year, and honors students) from Australia and New Zealand will receive up to USD 6,000 over the 12-week internship (10 weeks work and a two week paid Christmas break)

Eligibility

 Students must meet the following requirements:

  • Applicants must be undergraduate students (preference will be given to 3rd year and above, including honors, but all currently enrolled students are welcome to apply);
  • Internships will run for approximately 10 weeks of work during the period late November 2017 to February 2018, although dates for the internships are negotiable. Students are expected to start on the first day of the studentship program unless extenuating circumstances apply;
  • The studentship is for up to USD 6,000 per student, paid in weekly installments of USD 500 for the duration of the studentship, including over the two week Christmas break (10 weeks total work, 12 weeks total pay);
  • Applicants from outside WA will receive a return flight to Perth from their home city, as well as up to 50% accommodation subsidy from ICRAR;
  • There will be a mandatory one-week induction with the Pawsey Centre in the first week for most students;
  • Students must be studying at an Australian or New Zealand educational institution and not have held an internship with ICRAR in the past;
  • Students will write a final report and give an oral presentation on their work at the conclusion of the project. There may be other requirements which will be made clear to students throughout the program;
  • Students will be expected to maintain a high level of attendance throughout the duration of the internship and conduct themselves in a professional manner at all times.

Benefits

The studentship is for up to USD 6,000 per student, paid in weekly installments of USD 500 for the duration of the studentship, including over the two week Christmas break (10 weeks total work, 12 weeks total pay).

Applicants from outside WA will receive a return flight to Perth from their home city, as well as up to 50% accommodation subsidy from ICRAR.

There will be a mandatory one-week induction with the Pawsey Centre in the first week for most students.

How to Apply?

The mode of application is online.

All applications must include:

  • Curriculum Vitae/Resume;
  • Official Academic Transcript;
  • Contact Details for two Academic Referees.

For more information please visit the official website.

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