Winter Research Scholarships
Dates: Projects are available for between 4 weeks over the winter inter-semester recess (June to July)
Applications:
- Open Monday 24 March 2025
- Close Sunday 13 April 2025
By participating in the program scholars will gain valuable academic and professional skills, have an opportunity to develop links with industry and academic contacts, and can test drive research before embarking on further research studies or higher degree research projects.
Undergraduate research at UQ provides a range of benefits including:
- an opportunity to develop new skills and enhance employability;
- access to research networks and connections with other staff and postgraduate students;
- supervision by outstanding researchers;
- access to world class facilities and experiences that you may not have otherwise been exposed to; and
- the possibility of obtaining credit towards your degree.
Eligibility & Program guidelines
Eligible participants are expected to participate in the program according to the Conditions of Participation. Please note that these conditions are subject to change.
How to apply
Apply online before the deadline.
Visit the UQ Student Enrichment and Employability Development (UQSEED) for more information about the UQ Summer/Winter Research Programs.
Are marathon runners preparing correctly?
Dr Nathan Cook n.cook1@uq.edu.au
Marathon running in Australia has experienced a recent increase in participation with races selling out across the country. Participants are a mix of first-time runners, returning racers and elite level individuals. To complete a marathon there are clear recommendations for nutrition intake before and during the race. However, researchers do not understand if these guidelines are adhered to by the public and often participants are under fuelling for the event without realising.
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Chrono-nutrition for metabolic health and performance
Dr Brooke Devlin b.devlin@uq.edu.au
Within this research project, the student will explore innovative approaches in chrono-nutrition, focusing on how the timing of nutrient intake influences metabolic health and exercise performance. The student will be able to engage in a range of research activities which could include data collection, participant recruitment, data management, literature reviews, ethics applications, scientific writing and scientific discussions. The student can expect to work with and analyse dietary intake data as well as continuous glucose monitor data. There will also be opportunity to develop and review patient resources in chrono-nutrition.
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Health and Wellbeing Centre for Research Innovation
Associate Professor Sjaan Gomersall s.gomersall1@uq.edu.au
The student will have the opportunity to be involved in a range of research projects aligned with the Health and Wellbeing Centre for Research Innovation, a collaboration between UQ and Health and Wellbeing Queensland (Queensland health promotion agency). The student will be able to engage in a range of research activities which would include data collection, data management, literature reviews, scientific writing and partner-driven scientific discussions. The student can expect the work to fall within three themes of the centre, Healthcare (e.g., chronic disease prevention and management), Workplaces, and Children and Young People, with respect to physical activity and nutrition related research and community programs.