OpenFieldMonash Sustainable Development Institute (MSDI) Summer Research Traineeship
Eight-week summer research placement at MSDI investigating circular water networks, urban climate resilience, and renewable energy adoption models.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Current undergraduate student with WAM 70%+ in environmental engineering, ecology, or public policy.
- English language proficiency
- English proficiency.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Personal statement demonstrating interest in net-zero transition and climate adaptation.
- Recommendation letters
- One academic tutor letter.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Stipend of AUD $4,000 for an 8-week structured summer sustainability research project
- Application fee
- No application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- No tuition charges.
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- November 30, 2026 (Summer vacation scholarship intake)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-14
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Monash University documentation reviewed 2026-10-14. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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