Support to undertake an undergraduate research project
The Queensland Micro- and Nanotechnology Centre (QMNC) offers scholarships to encourage undergraduate students to undertake a summer research project in microtechnology, microelectronics engineering, nanoscience or nanotechnology.
Applications are welcomed from students who have completed their second year or higher in any science or engineering based-degree at Griffith University.
Key points
Targeted to
Science and engineering students
Value
$750
Level of study
Undergraduate
Applications
Closed for 2022
Scholarship details
To be eligible, you must:
- be an Australian citizen, permanent resident or permanent humanitarian visa holder
- be an undergraduate student who has completed your second year or higher in any science or engineering degree at Griffith University
- have a minimum GPA of 6.0
- be available and committed to working on the chosen research project for at least four weeks during the December 2022 to January 2023 period.
You can apply for this scholarship via our application process.
Application information
To be considered for this scholarship, you must complete the following sections within your application.
Study details
- Program: Academic merit (minimum GPA of 6.0 required).
- Honours and research topics: Detail your research topic and supervisor. Available research topics are listed on the 'Award details' section of this page.
Achievements
- Referee details: Include one academic referee to support your application.
Statements
All statements you complete will be considered.
To give yourself the best chance, we recommend you complete the personal statement. In 500 words or less, outline your reasons for applying and wanting to undertake this research.
Shortlist information
Interviews may be conducted to reach a final decision.
Value
Each scholarship is valued at $750, paid in a single instalment on confirmation of completion of the research period.
Research projects
The research projects will be undertaken during December 2022 to January 2023, for at least four weeks. The final decision on timing and duration will be decided between the student and the supervisor.
Research projects available include:
- surfaces, interfaces, porous materials and membranes
- materials for energy storage and conversion
- microfluidics and Lab-on-a-Chip technology
- silicon carbide on silicon (SiC on Si) technology
- SiC-based power switches for efficient energy systems
- GaN devices for power switching applications
- computational science and engineering for micro- and nanotechnology
- studies on micro- and nanoscale systems
- translational technologies for diagnosing, monitoring and treating diseases
- forensic applications of nanoscience
- diagnosis and treatment of diseases
- photoactive nanomaterials.
Students should visit the QMNC website for further information on projects and staff expertise. Please specify a project (above) or field of interest (for example: chemistry, physics, mathematics or microelectronic engineering). Applicants are advised to contact a centre researcher directly to discuss possible research projects.
For further enquiries: Mrs Lynda Ashworth, Administration Officer, Queensland Micro- and Nanotechnology Centre, Griffith University Nathan campus. Email: qmnc@griffith.edu.au Phone: (07) 3735 643.
Offers are made via email.
Applicants may be shortlisted and be required to provide additional information and interviews may be conducted to reach a final decision.
Griffith University reserves the right to withdraw an advertised scholarship at any time.
Offers are made via email.
Applicants may be shortlisted and be required to provide additional information.
Griffith University reserves the right to withdraw an advertised scholarship at any time.
Start your application
We've put together a checklist to ensure you make the most of your scholarship application. Once you have all the information and documentation needed, you can create an account in or login to our scholarships system and submit your application.
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