Summer Research Program

2022/23 Summer Research Program

Engage in a formal research project over the summer semester with the UQ Summer Research Program.

The UQ Summer Research Program provides UQ students with an opportunity to gain experience working alongside a researcher in a formal research environment in their area of interest at UQ.

Applications for the 2022/2023 Summer Research Program open 15 August 2022 and close 18 September.

The program will officially start on Monday 28 November 2022 and concludes on 17 February 2023.

Discover more about the Summer Research Program

Available projects with Education 2022-23:

How first-in-family males transition to and experience Australian university

Project title:	How first-in-family males transition to and experience Australian university life
Project duration & delivery	10 weeks (Summer program duration) 30-36 hrs/week On-site attendance or remote working arrangement will be discussed with the candidates Starting: 28 November 2022
Description:	Males from low socio-economic backgrounds remain severely underrepresented in higher education, and significant gaps exist in our knowledge of how these students experience university life. This project aims to provide the first detailed account of how gender, ethnicity and social class impact on Australian males from low socio-economic backgrounds as they transition to university. Scholars will analyse empirical data and contribute to thematic analysis. They will also produce reports and edit articles.
Expected outcomes and deliverables:	Scholars will gain experience in data analysis, academic writing and editing.
Suitable for:	This project is most suitable for UQ enrolled students with an interest in gender/masculinities, social inequalities/social justice and education. Genuine curiosity and strong academic writing skills are required.
Primary Supervisor:	Associate Professor Garth Stahl
Further info:	g.stahl@uq.edu.au

The Brain Train Project: Investigating cognitive control training for anxiety and depression vulnerability

Project title:	The Brain Train Project: Investigating cognitive control training for anxiety and depression vulnerability
Project duration & delivery	10 weeks (Summer program duration) Applicants can work off-site after initial training. Meetings and data collection will be conducted via Zoom. 30-36 hrs/week Starting: 28 November 2022
Description:	Scholars will investigate whether 2 weeks of daily, online working memory training influences (indicators of risk for) anxiety and depression. Scholars will work in a team and assist with recruitment of participants, data collection/cleaning/analyses and write-up.
Expected outcomes and deliverables:	Scholars will gain skills in quantitative data collection/analyses as well as a thorough understanding of the link between cognition and emotion. Scholars will have the opportunity to contribute to one or more presentations and/or publications for scholarly and community audiences.
Suitable for:	This project is most suitable for UQ enrolled students with an interest in supporting the mental health of young people in schools or other educational settings, and/or a background in educational- or cognitive-psychology. Experience with experimental research methods is an advantage, but not essential. Genuine curiosity required.
Primary Supervisor:	Dr Elizabeth (Liz) Edwards
Further info:	Feel free to contact the Primary Supervisor for further details: elizabeth.edwards@uq.edu.au