Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre is seeking outstanding undergraduate students to participate in the six-week summer vacation scholarship program, and undertake research projects in areas as diverse as, cancer immunology, cell biology, cancer genomics & genetics and bioinformatics. Get involved in real-life laboratory-based research, and contribute to this exciting cancer research.

To be eligible, students should be currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree in Science/ Applied Science/ Biomedical Science or other relevant tertiary course.

This year Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre is only accepting applications from students who will have completed a minimum of 3 years of full time undergraduate study by the end of 2020.

Scholarships are for six weeks, or 30 days full-time (not including public holidays), with students receiving a tax-free payment of $250 per week (five working days).

This program is a great way for students to get involved in real-life biomedical research, and to get inspired about cancer research at postgraduate level and beyond. Students will be provided the opportunity to work on a specific project alongside postdoctoral scientists, senior researchers and other students in the laboratory. In doing so, students will gain experience in laboratory research, use state-of-the-art equipment and learn many new and exciting laboratory techniques.

Applications close August 6, 2020.
Go to: https://petermac.mercury.com.au/ViewPosition.aspx?id=4DU6UBpJjmM=&jbc=ere for more information.