Summer Research Internships

A Summer Research Internship in the School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences is a unique opportunity for undergraduate students to undertake active, self-directed learning and discovery under the supervision of one or more of the academic staff. During your internship, you will meet regularly with your supervisor(s) to work on a project that extends beyond your degree, learning about advanced topics, and providing you with first-hand experience of the process of scientific discovery.

Each year, we offer projects in all key research areas of the School as well as the Macquarie AstroSpaceTech Research Centre. The internships take place over a four week period during the summer break (December–February), and successful candidates will receive a stipend.

In 2024–25, many of the School's Summer Research Internships will be offered through the Faculty of Science and Engineering Summer Research Internship programme. You can apply for the programme here. Applications close at midnight on Monday 28th October. Below is a list of the projects being offered within the School, broken down by research area. If you wish to enquire about other projects which may be on offer, please contact us.