Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP)

Please apply through CSIRO's Education and Outreach Portal via the link provided in the How to Apply section below.

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The Opportunity 

• Gain experience in a biomedical and/or biomedical computational research team
• Develop skillsets for research and future employment
• Participate in networking and career development events

The Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP) provides Victorian undergraduate students with an opportunity to explore the world of biomedical research. Students undertake a project which is part of the research program of a research team, are supervised by a scientist and work alongside other research staff and students in the team. 

A wide variety of projects are available to UROP students including those in basic biochemistry, molecular biology, cell biology, physiology, bioengineering and bioinformatics to name a few. UROP projects differ each round and generally offers biomedical research positions in wet and dry labs (such as in the fields of computational science, engineering and mathematics, among others) and/or a combination of both.

UROP is open ONLY for Victorian undergraduate students who are interested in pursuing a career in biomedical research and

• enrolled in STEM and other related degrees
• have the ability to manage time commitments between work and study and maintain a high standard of academic performance
• have the ability to work alone and with others.

Indigenous students are encouraged to apply.

Location:  Various host organisations in the Melbourne area (including Parkville and Clayton) and surrounds (not necessarily in CSIRO).

Stipend/Salary:   Minimum $27.06/hour

Tenure: (1) 6 to 12 months, tenure to begin at the start of student’s winter vacation, working a minimum of two weeks full time during the winter vacation and at least 8 hours per week during semester 2, or (2) working a minimum of four weeks full time during the June - July winter vacation.

Reference: 99358

Eligibility:

The Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program is open to:

• undergraduate students enrolled and placed at a Victorian tertiary institution
• students enrolled in single degrees who have completed one full year of their undergraduate degree with at least two full semesters remaining at the time of application
• students enrolled in double degrees who have completed two full years of their undergraduate degree with at least two full semesters remaining at the time of application
• students who are available to start work during their upcoming winter vacation; and,
• are Australian or New Zealand citizens, permanent residents or with an existing valid working rights for the duration of the placement.

Please note, (1) students doing a standalone honours semester during their placement are not eligible to apply and (2) placements will be in various host biomedical research organisations in the Melbourne area and surrounds and depending on the host organisation, provision of a valid Working with Children Check for employees will be required.

How to Apply

To apply for the Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program, please head to CSIRO’s Education & Outreach portal (https://education-2.csiro.au/apply/?programid=9ad439c7-a63d-ef11-a316-002248e2dd68). You will be required to submit your Resume/CV which should include the name and contact details (including e-mail address) of at least one academic referee and your latest academic transcript. It does not have to be the official academic transcript; a screenshot of it will suffice but it is important that your name, name of your course and the university name is clearly visible.

Do NOT apply through the Apply Now button. Please apply through CSIRO's Education and Outreach Portal via the link provided above in the How to Apply section.

If you experience difficulties applying through the CSIRO’s Education & Outreach Portal, please call 1300 136 376 or email urop@csiro.au.

Applications Close

17 March 2025, 11:59pm AEDT