Flinders University 2023 College of Medicine and Public Health Summer Research Scholarship

The Flinders Health and Medical Research Institute (FHMRI) as part of the College of Medicine and Public Health (CMPH) at Flinders

University will be offering Summer Research Scholarships to high-achieving undergraduate students over the summer vacation period of 2023-2024. These scholarships enable recipients to have a 'hands-on' learning experience in a supportive, real-life research environment within FHMRI. 

• Table of Content
• About Flinders University
• College of Medicine and Public Health Summer Research Scholarship
• Aim and Benefits of College of Medicine and Public Health Summer Research Scholarship
• Requirements for College of Medicine and Public Health Summer Research Scholarship Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for College of Medicine and Public Health Summer Research Scholarship
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Flinders University

Flinders University is a public university in Adelaide, South Australia. Founded in 1966, it was named in honour of navigator Matthew Flinders, who explored and surveyed the South Australian coastline in the early 19th century. Flinders is a verdant university[citation needed] and a member of the Innovative Research Universities (IRU) Group and ranks in the 10-16 bracket in Australia and 36th in the world of those established less than 50 years. Academically, the university pioneered a cross-disciplinary approach to education, and its faculties of medicine and the humanities are ranked amon... continue reading

College of Medicine and Public Health Summer Research Scholarship

Aim and Benefits of College of Medicine and Public Health Summer Research Scholarship

The award will be paid in one lump sum payment at the beginning of the award, the scholarships are offered for 4-6 weeks at $250 per week. 

Requirements for College of Medicine and Public Health Summer Research Scholarship Qualification

Applicants must fulfil all of the following eligibility criteria:

• The applicant must be a current undergraduate student of an Australian University and have successfully completed at least one semester of that degree at the time of application.
• Students already enrolled in an Honours degree, an honours year or a postgraduate coursework degree are ineligible to apply.
• Flinders University Doctor of Medicine students are postgraduate coursework students and are therefore ineligible to apply.
• Students who have previously been awarded a CMPH Summer Research Award/Scholarship are ineligible to apply.

Interview date, Process and Venue for College of Medicine and Public Health Summer Research Scholarship

Selection Criteria

Selection will be based primarily on academic merit but strategic benefit to the College will also be considered. Students based in South Australia or the Northern Territory during the academic year may be given preference.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

Applicants are strongly encouraged to contact multiple prospective supervisors, either by email or in person, prior to applying to confirm their availability and willingness to host the student. However, students may only submit one application with one supervisor nominated. Please see 
e-booklet for potential supervisors and projects. 

Non Flinders applicants should complete the non-Flinders student application form and return as per the instructions on the

form by the closing date .

Flinders Students applications should be submitted online through the Flinders University Student System  by the specified closing date.  

Flinders Students Application

Non Flinders Students Application

For more details, visit Flinders University website.