Acknowledgement of Country
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Role highlights
- Exciting undergraduate opportunities at Australia’s national science agency
- Gain firsthand experience with world-leading researchers
- Explore a career in science over the Summer holidays
About CSIRO
As Australia's national science agency, CSIRO is solving the greatest challenges through innovative science and technology. Many of our iconic innovations were once considered impossible until someone, just like you, joined us and took on the challenge.
Visit CSIRO.au for more information.
The opportunity
Our Undergraduate Vacation Studentships are run over the Australian summer holiday period. Our program offers promising undergraduate students the opportunity to participate in real world projects, collaborate with leading CSIRO researchers and experience our world class facilities.
Participation in a CSIRO Vacation Studentship offers access to real world experience that provide insights into future study and career directions. Many previous vacation students have gone on to pursue a PhD and build a successful research career within CSIRO, universities, or industry.
CSIRO’s Mineral Resources unit is one of the largest minerals research and development groups in the world, with a proud track record in delivering innovation and solutions across the mineral resources value chain. Our innovation unlocks the value of Australia's natural resource base and delivers a more productive, lower cost, socially and environmentally responsible global minerals industry.
Role particulars
Projects: Mineral Resources currently have 21 projects available across a range of disciplines including astronomy, astrophysics, physics, computer science, data science, electrical and telecommunications engineering, software engineering, signal and image processing, machine learning, and related fields. For information and contacts details please see the Mineral Resources Project List.
Location: Clayton, Brisbane and Perth (refer to the project list for specific details).
Stipend: $2,056.32 per fortnight
Duration: Placements are for 8 to 12 weeks between Nov 2026 and Feb 2027
Reference: 1036
As the successful candidate, you will need
- To be enrolled in an undergraduate course at an Australian Tertiary institution.
- Have completed at least 1 year (full-time equivalent) of an undergraduate course at the commencement of the studentship.
- A strong academic record (credit average or higher) and/or known capability in the field.
- An interest in pursuing a research career in science or technology, or a career in a related discipline.
- Be available to undertake a learning and development placement for 8 to 12 weeks over the summer vacation period.
Please see the Mineral Resources Project List for more information on specific requirements for each project available with Space & Astronomy.
Eligibility
Applications for these studentships are open to Australian/New Zealand Citizens, Australian Permanent Residents; and international students who have full work rights for the duration of the placement (do not require visa sponsorship).
Appointment to this role may be subject to conditions including provision of a national police check as well as other security/medical/character clearance requirements.
Inclusion and belonging
Solving Australia's greatest challenges takes a diversity of minds and lived experiences. We know diverse teams are more effective and deliver more innovative outcomes. As an equal employment opportunity organisation, we are committed to creating diverse and inclusive teams where people feel they belong. We recognise true diversity encompasses all ages, abilities, cultures, faiths, levels of education, genders, sexualities, diversity of thought and much more. We focus on hiring people who share our values of People First, Further Together, Making it Real and Trusted.
CSIRO holds Platinum Status for the Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTQIA+ inclusion, and a Science in Australia Gender Equity Bronze Award.
Child Safety
CSIRO is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people involved in our activities and programs. View our Child Safe Policy.
How to Apply
To apply you will be required to:
- Submit a Resume/CV and Cover Letter (as a single document) in the ‘Resume/CV’ field. Your cover letter should outline why the studentship project/s you have selected are of interest to you; and how this program will support your longer-term career aspirations.
- Upload a copy of your academic transcript (unofficial version is acceptable) in the ‘Cover Letter’ field
- Select your university from the Educational Institute list in the ‘Education’ section;
- Select your two preferred research projects for Mineral Resources in order of preference in the ‘Project-Specific Information’ section; and
- Enter your Grade Point Average (GPA) as per University Admission Centre’s methodology. If you have a WAM, please read the Methodology on this site and calculate a GPA using the formula provided.
Please note that applications through this advertisement will only be accepted for Mineral Resources specific projects. If you wish to be considered for multiple Vacation Studentships across different research areas, please make your additional applications through the relevant advertisements from the Studentships page.
Applications Close
10 August 2026, 11:00pm AEST
