John Ayers Summer Scholarship

This scholarship is offered by the School of Fundamental Sciences and is funded by royalties generated from Associate Professor Ayers’ resin research.

We're looking for a student who wants to undertake research over summer under the supervision of a staff member from the School of Fundamental Sciences.

This is an undergraduate or postgraduate scholarship. You will be studying a bachelor's degree or postgraduate degree with a focus on one of the following:

• Biochemistry
• Chemistry
• Computer Science/Information Technology
• Genetics
• Mathematics
• Microbiology
• Molecular Genetics and Biochemistry
• Physics
• Plant Sciences
• Statistics.

If you are an undergraduate student, you will have completed your 200-level courses for your major by the end of the current year.

You must:

• be studying in specific subject areas
• wish to undertake research with a supervisor in the School of Fundamental Sciences
• be willing to submit a report to your research supervisor at the end of your scholarship.

Include the following with your application:

• a statement outlining your achievements to date and your future intentions
• a brief (two page) CV

You are encouraged to contact the researchers prior to submitting your application. A list of available supervisors and topics are available from the School of Fundamental Sciences.