As an AMSI Vacation Research Scholar, you will experience life as a researcher: undertaking research, building a project, submitting a blog, and presenting to peers and supervisors at AMSIConnect, the two-day VRS conference held in Melbourne in February.

Each year AMSI funds and supports university students from around Australia to spend their summer holidays working on research projects with a supervisor. These scholarships are open to intending honours and masters students, and are a fantastic opportunity to broaden your academic interests and experience.

AMSI Vacation Research Scholars receive up to $4000 worth of benefits including:

• $3000 scholarship to complete a six-week research project
• Registration and presentation slot at AMSIConnect, our exclusive national conference for AMSI Vacation Research Scholars
• Two nights’ accommodation to attend AMSIConnect in Melbourne
• Free travel (return airfares or regional train travel) to AMSIConnect for Scholars based outside Melbourne

AMSI is seeking applicants who:

• Are in their 2nd or 3rd year of a mathematical sciences or similar degree at an AMSI Member university
• Are Australian citizens or permanent residents (high-achieving international students may also apply)
• Want to explore research in the mathematical sciences with the support of a real researcher
• Would enjoy the challenge of a paid summer research project