Data61 Undergraduate Vacation Studentships

Obtain hands-on research experience at CSIRO’s Data61, the dedicated data and digital arm of Australia’s national science agency over your university summer vacation
Access CSIRO’s world-class facilities and work with our talented research science and engineering teams.
Collaborate on real life projects closely aligned to CSIRO’s strategy and vision
Connect with other like-minded students over projects and networking opportunities
Engage in professional development and industry-based events

You can take part in helping to solve complex research problems that will make a real difference to our future. At CSIRO’s Data61 we spark off each other, learn from each other, trust each other and collaborate in a supportive, rewarding and inclusive environment.

This studentship is an exciting opportunity to explore a career in research. Many previous participants have gone on to pursue further student engagements and even employment with CSIRO. There are many different programs available including CSIRO supervised PhDs, Honours and undergraduate traineeships. A Vacation Studentship opens a world of opportunity to engage in one of the many other student programs [Postgraduate programs and scholarships – CSIRO] after completion

Hear from some of our previous vacation students

Applications have now closed for 2023/2024 summer period.