The UQ Research Program provides UQ students with an opportunity to gain research experience working alongside some of the university’s leading academics and researchers.

Participation is open to undergraduate students, including honours, who have completed at least one year of study at the time of application and Masters by coursework students. 

Program details

Applications for the Winter 2026 Scholarships will open Monday 23 March 2026 and close at 11:59pm Sunday 12 April 2026.

Research projects will run for 4 weeks between 29 June–24 July 2026..  

All successful scholars will receive a $2,000 scholarship.

Eligibility

To qualify you must be enrolled at UQ at the time of application and maintain ongoing enrolment in a program at UQ for the entirety of the research program.

How to apply

For more details about the program including how to apply go the UQ Research Experience page.

Project nameSupervisorFull details
Safe from Harm: Supporting people with cognitive disabilities in contact with the criminal legal systemDr Kathy Ellem
k.ellem@uq.edu.au
View the project details (PDF, 291.9 KB)
Barriers and belonging: LGBTQIA+ patients’ experiences of nursing careBernadette WatsonView the project details (PDF, 115.9 KB)
Protecting Children from Invisible Chemical Exposure During Heart Surgery: Establishing Research Infrastructure for a Paediatric Cardiac Surgery Plastics StudyDr Mari Takashima
m.takashima@uq.edu.au
 
View the project details (PDF, 136.6 KB)
Quality of Life in Adolescents treated for cancer: A systematic reviewAssociate Professor Amy Mitchell
sarah.walker1@uq.edu.au
View the project details (PDF, 131 KB)
PENGUIN trial: Peripheral Intravenous Catheter Glue in NewbornDr Sabrina de Souza
s.desouza@uq.edu.au
View the project details (PDF, 136.3 KB)
Student Experiences of self-directed practice opportunities within the Nursing/Midwifery program: A scoping reviewDr Thea Ogle
t.ogle@uq.edu.au
View the project details (PDF, 131.3 KB)

 

2026 Winter Research program

Applications open: Monday 23 March 2026

Applications close: Sunday 12 April 2026

Program commences: Monday 29 June 2026

Program concludes: Friday 24 July 2026