[ASA] Applications now open for 2026-2027 CSIRO Space and Astronomy Undergraduate Vacation Scholarships [SEC=OFFICIAL]

Tue Jul 14 11:29:14 AEST 2026

OFFICIAL

Dear Colleagues

Please pass this information on via your networks to interested students.

Applications are now open for the 2026 -2027 CSIRO Space and Astronomy Undergraduate Vacation Scholarships.

Our Undergraduate<https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/XwRlCGv0oyC0PLyVVsKfPfB22NK?domain=jobs.csiro.au> Vaca<https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/XwRlCGv0oyC0PLyVVsKfPfB22NK?domain=jobs.csiro.au/>tion<https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/XwRlCGv0oyC0PLyVVsKfPfB22NK?domain=jobs.csiro.au/> Studentships<https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/XwRlCGv0oyC0PLyVVsKfPfB22NK?domain=jobs.csiro.au/> are run over the Australian summer holiday period. Our program offers promising undergraduate students the opportunity to participate in real world projects, collaborate with leading CSIRO researchers and experience our world class facilities.

CSIRO’s Space and Astronomy<https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/6FwZCJyBrGf12Q477SGh9fyH5nY?domain=csiro.au> unit operates world-class national facilities for radio astronomy, spacecraft communications and tracking, and collecting satellite-derived data about Earth, for customers from across Australia, and the world. We enable humanity to understand our Earth and Universe. This understanding, and our innovative science and technology, contributes to solving the greatest challenges and building future industry.

Role particulars

Projects:  Space & Astronomy currently have 17 projects available across a range of disciplines including astronomy, astrophysics, physics, computer science, data science, electrical and telecommunications engineering, software engineering, signal and image processing, machine learning, and related fields. For information and contacts details please see the linked Space and Astronomy Project List.<https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/vw4TCK1DvKTBYrAjjf3iwf5N8R1?domain=pd.csiro.au>

Location:  We have projects in Sydney, Perth, Canberra and Tidbinbilla
Stipend: $2,056.32 per fortnight

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

Reference: 103681

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 Space and Astronomy Project List<https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/vw4TCK1DvKTBYrAjjf3iwf5N8R1?domain=pd.csiro.au> linked for more information on specific requirements for each project available with Space & Astronomy.

Eligibility

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.

Applications must be made online. For full details and to apply visit here<https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/XwRlCGv0oyC0PLyVVsKfPfB22NK?domain=jobs.csiro.au/>.

Applications close 10 August 2026, 11:00pm AEST.

Regards

Robert

Robert Hollow
Education Manager and Student Coordinator
Space and Astronomy
CSIRO
NAEC Chair for the Office of Astronomy Education
Chair, Education Panel of ASA Eclipse Working Group

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