Studentship Application Form

Student Information

Name *

Who's your favourite fictional character? *

This will help us anonymise your application for the selection panel. Try to think of one that no-one else will choose, for example Captain Marvel or Ash Ketchum.

Address *

Country

City

State

Zip code

Phone *

Please use area codes for landline phones.

Email *

Gender *

Male

Female

Non-binary

My gender is:

Are you of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander origin? *

No

Yes, Aboriginal

Yes, Torres Strait Islander

I prefer not to answer

Current enrolled University *

Curtin University

University of Western Australia

I am enrolled in another university

Current Course of Study *

Eg. Bachelor of Science

Year of Study *

Eg. Third Year

What do you know about ICRAR?

Have you completed high school work experience or Stargirls at ICRAR in the past?

Yes

No

How did you find out about this program? *

Academic Referee Details

Academic Referee 1 Name *

Academic Referee 1 Phone *

Please use area codes for landline phones.

Academic Referee 1 Email *

Academic Referee 2 Name *

Academic Referee 2 Phone *

Please use area codes for landline phones.

Academic Referee 2 Email *

Project Preferences

Please choose three or fewer of the projects you are interested in

Read more about the available research projects here. If you have no preference, write 'no preference'.

Project Preference 1 *

Project Preference 2 *

Project Preference 3 *

Additional Selection Information

Why do you want to be part of the ICRAR summer studentship program? *

Maximum 200 words.

What are your plans after your undergraduate degree? *

Including postgraduate study locations you're considering or have a place at. Maximum 200 words.

Previous research experience and academic background *

Maximum 200 words.

What is your average mark over the course of your study so far? *

Please provide this as a whole number out of 100.

What is your computing experience? *

Please include Operating Systems you're familiar with (OSX, Linux, Unix, Windows) and any programming languages you have experience in, including your level of fluency. Note: programming experience is not required for all projects, but it's really helpful for us to know your prior knowledge. Maximum 200 words.

What are your future research plans? *

If you want to pursue a PhD, what area do you want to conduct research in?

Attachments

Academic Transcript *

Please upload an official academic transcript (as a PDF document or scanned images in a single file)

Award Conditions

Applicants must be undergraduate students (preference will be given to 3rd year and above, including honours, but all currently enrolled students are welcome to apply). Students who have not completed an honours year, but are enrolled in a coursework masters in astronomy are also eligible to apply.
Internships will run for approximately 10 weeks of work during the period late November 2022 to February 2023, 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 $7,600 per student, paid in fortnightly instalments 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 may 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 a 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.

Award Conditions *

I have read, understood and agree to the award conditions.

Personal Information *

I consent to the above personal information being collected for my application.

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