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Acknowledgement of Country

CSIRO acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land, sea and waters, of the area that we live and work on across Australia. We acknowledge their continuing connection to their culture and pay our respects to their Elders past and present. View our vision towards reconciliation .

Role highlights

- Exciting undergraduate opportunities at Australia’s national science agency
- Gain firsthand experience with world-leading researchers
- Explore a career in science over the Summer holidays

About CSIRO

As Australia's national science agency, CSIRO is solving the greatest challenges through innovative science and technology. Many of our iconic innovations were once considered impossible until someone, just like you, joined us and took on the challenge.

OurUndergraduate Vacation Studentships are run over the Australian summer holiday period. Our program offers promising undergraduate students the prospect to participate in real world projects, collaborate with leading CSIRO researchers and experience our world class facilities.

Participation in a CSIRO Vacation Studentship offers access to real world experience that provide insights into future study and career directions. Many previous vacation students have gone on to pursue a PhD and build a successful research career within CSIRO, universities, or industry.

CSIRO's Environment unitbrings together our capabilities in marine, atmospheric, water and terrestrial environment disciplines, as well as significant social and economic research, to align and support the nation in creating a better and more sustainable future.



Our research examines the increasing pressures facing our natural and built environments from the combined effects of climate change, extreme events, non-sustainable use of natural resources and legacy activities.

Projects

Environment currently have 3 projects available across several disciplines including Environmental Science (e.g. Freshwater Ecology, Environmental Restoration) and Software Engineering. For information and contacts details please see the Environment Project List .

Location: Canberra and Albury (refer to the project list for specific details).

Stipend: $2,056.32 per fortnight

Duration: Placements are for 8 to 12 weeks between Nov 2026 and Feb 2027

Reference:

As the successful candidate, you will need

- To be enrolled in an undergraduate course at an Australian Tertiary institution.
- Have completed at least 1 year (full-time equivalent) of an undergraduate course at the commencement of the studentship.
- A strong academic record (credit average or higher) and/or known capability in the field.
- An interest in pursuing a research career in science or technology, or a career in a related discipline.
- Be available to undertake a learning and development placement for 8 to 12 weeks over the summer vacation period.

Please see the Environment Project List for more information on specific requirements for each project available with Environment.





Applications for these studentships are open to Australian/New Zealand Citizens, Australian Permanent Residents; and international students who have full work rights for the duration of the placement (do not require visa sponsorship).

Appointment to this role may be subject to conditions including provision of a national police check as well as other security/medical/character clearance requirements.

Inclusion and belonging

Solving Australia's greatest challenges takes a diversity of minds and lived experiences. We know diverse teams are more effective and deliver more innovative outcomes. As an equal employment opportunity organisation, we are committed to creatingdiverse and inclusive teams where people feel they belong. We recognise true diversity encompasses all ages, abilities, cultures, faiths, levels of education, genders, sexualities, diversity of thought and much more. We focus on hiring people who share our values of People First, Further Together, Making it Real and Trusted.

CSIRO holds Platinum Status for the Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTQIA+ inclusion, and a Science in Australia Gender Equity Bronze Award.

Child Safety

CSIRO is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people involved in our activities and programs. View our Child Safe Policy .

Please note that applications through this advertisement will only be accepted for Environment specific projects. If you wish to be considered for multiple Vacation Studentships across different research areas, please make your additional applications through the relevant advertisements from the Studentships page.

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📌 Undergraduate Vacation Studentships - Environment (Australia)
🏢 Commonwealth Scientific And Industrial Research Organisation
📍 Australia