Students who wish to be involved in cutting-edge research with the CRC SIIB should enroll in a relevant degree program at one of the four participating Universities (JCU, QUT, SCU, UQ) and pursue their studies to at least Honours level.
During the summer vacation period, the CRC offers Vacation Research Internships to advanced 2nd and 3rd year undergraduates who are interested in a research career. Internships run for 6 weeks during the summer vacation and students receive a small bursary. For more information on conditions and availability of Vacation Research Internships, please click here.
Past Student Experiences
Who: Chau @ UQ
Project title: RNA studies in sugarcane
Where: CSIRO Plant Industry, St Lucia
My experience: "Through the vacation internship I developed many skills relating to plant molecular biology. I now realize that research is a collaborative effort where every person plays a vital role and that skills obtained at university are applicable to the real world and equally as important as knowledge."
Who: Mark @ QUT
Project title: Analysis of sugarcane genetic markers
Where: CSIRO Plant Industry, St Lucia
My experience: "I developed skills and knowledge in a true laboratory environment and found that the usual modular aspects of an undergraduate degree were actually linked."
Who: Sigrid @ JCU
Project title: Determining genetic differences in sugarcane using various molecular biology techniques
Where: James Cook University, Townsville
My experience: "I enjoyed and learnt so much during the internship that I have decided to pursue more experiences over the concurrent holidays."
Who: Thi @ UQ
Title: Comparative studies of sugarcane clones from genetically diverse backgrounds
Where: The University of Queensland, St Lucia
My experience: "Undertaking the internship is really beneficial. Not onbly do you learn how to develop and organise a new research project within a team environment but you realise that each person can bring new perspectives to research."
Who: Troy @ QUT
Project title: Expression patterns of key genes from sugarcane progenitors and modern cultivars
Where: CSIRO Plant Industry, St Lucia
My experience: "Although university has taught me many practical skills for the field, I felt that touching so lightly on such topics was not enough for my goals. With my Honours year approaching at the time of my application it was my desire to become more comfortable in the lab before embarking on the new mode of study (i.e. based on research)."
Who: Richard @ UQ
Project title: Comparison of plant nitrogen status in sugarcane clones
Where: The University of Queensland, St Lucia
My experience: "I found the experience very interesting and will almost certainly pursue a career in research."
Students who wish to be involved in cutting-edge research with the CRC SIIB should enroll in a relevant degree program at one of the four participating Universities (JCU, QUT, SCU, UQ) and pursue their studies to at least Honours level.
During the summer vacation period, the CRC offers Vacation Research Internships to advanced 2nd and 3rd year undergraduates who are interested in a research career. Internships run for 6 weeks during the summer vacation and students receive a small bursary. For more information on conditions and availability of Vacation Research Internships, please click here.
Past Student Experiences
Who: Chau @ UQ
Project title: RNA studies in sugarcane
Where: CSIRO Plant Industry, St Lucia
My experience: "Through the vacation internship I developed many skills relating to plant molecular biology. I now realize that research is a collaborative effort where every person plays a vital role and that skills obtained at university are applicable to the real world and equally as important as knowledge."
Who: Mark @ QUT
Project title: Analysis of sugarcane genetic markers
Where: CSIRO Plant Industry, St Lucia
My experience: "I developed skills and knowledge in a true laboratory environment and found that the usual modular aspects of an undergraduate degree were actually linked."
Who: Sigrid @ JCU
Project title: Determining genetic differences in sugarcane using various molecular biology techniques
Where: James Cook University, Townsville
My experience: "I enjoyed and learnt so much during the internship that I have decided to pursue more experiences over the concurrent holidays."
Who: Thi @ UQ
Title: Comparative studies of sugarcane clones from genetically diverse backgrounds
Where: The University of Queensland, St Lucia
My experience: "Undertaking the internship is really beneficial. Not onbly do you learn how to develop and organise a new research project within a team environment but you realise that each person can bring new perspectives to research."
Who: Troy @ QUT
Project title: Expression patterns of key genes from sugarcane progenitors and modern cultivars
Where: CSIRO Plant Industry, St Lucia
My experience: "Although university has taught me many practical skills for the field, I felt that touching so lightly on such topics was not enough for my goals. With my Honours year approaching at the time of my application it was my desire to become more comfortable in the lab before embarking on the new mode of study (i.e. based on research)."
Who: Richard @ UQ
Project title: Comparison of plant nitrogen status in sugarcane clones
Where: The University of Queensland, St Lucia
My experience: "I found the experience very interesting and will almost certainly pursue a career in research."