OpenFieldUNSW Engineering Taste of Research & Summer Placements
Prestigious 60-day summer research internship program allowing high-performing engineering students to collaborate directly with leading UNSW research groups on frontier projects.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Enrolled undergraduate or postgraduate student with cumulative WAM of 75+ (Distinction average).
- English language proficiency
- Equivalent to standard UNSW English language requirement.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Academic transcript and project preference selection.
- Recommendation letters
- Endorsement by hosting UNSW faculty researcher.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Funded bursary: AUD $6,000 tax-exempt scholarship for a 60-day summer research project placement
- Application fee
- Free application for eligible university scholars
- Tuition / joining costs
- No tuition charges for internship research program.
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- February 15, 2027 (Winter/Summer research placement intake applications open)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-14
Important verification note
Facts reflect official UNSW Sydney documentation reviewed 2026-10-14. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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