NICTA-UNSW Undergraduate Research Scholarships in Australia

For high achieving students interested in engineering, mathematics and computer science, this new scholarship program offers opportunities to pursue exciting and challenging research during bachelor degree studies. The program is possibly the first of its kind in Australia. If you have a passion for solving problems, a desire to work right at the cutting edge of technology development, and an excellent academic record, applying to this scholarship program is a must.
A NICTA-UNSW Research Scholarship provides:

• $12,000 p.a. for every year of study
  
• Eight months of research training with up to three different research groups during your degree
  
• Unique opportunities to experience the R&D environment and gain research skills before you even complete your degree
  
• Ongoing membership of a research group, and opportunities to work with world-renowned researchers
  
• An Academic Co-ordinator who can offer advice and support throughout your degree
  
• Exposure to the commercialisation process – see how technologies are born, nurtured as start-up companies and grown into industry leaders
  

If you are selected to be a NICTA-UNSW Research Scholar, you join a new elite group of students on an accelerated path towards R&D careers in technologies that are still yet to be conceived.

Eligibility:

• The scholarship is available to students enrolling in degree programs in the schools of Electrical Engineering and Telecommunications and Computer Science and Engineering
  
• Research Scholars with the following attributes are particularly encouraged to apply:
             
  
  
  • Consistently achieves excellent academic results
    
  • Demonstrated interest in research
    
  • Shows initiative and independence
    
  • Strongly self-motivated
    
  • Clear intention to pursue an engineering study program
    
  • Ambitious and keen to contribute to their field of study
    
  • Aware of what an R&D career entails
    
  • Able to communicate technical concepts clearly
    
  
  
  
• Available to Australian citizens or permanent residents
  

Key Dates:

• All applications must be received online via the UNSW scholarships site by the closing date, which is usually in September 
  
• Shortlisted applicants will normally be notified by November
  
• Interviews of shortlisted applicants will typically be held in mid-November
  
• Offers are made concurrently with other UNSW scholarships
  

More Information:

• About National ICT Australia and its research groups
  
• Frequently Asked Questions
  

http://www.nicta.com.au/education/how_to_apply/undergraduate_scholarships