2025 Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre Summer Scholarship Program 

We are seeking outstanding undergraduate students to participate in our six-week summer vacation scholarship program. 

Students are provided a stipend of $400 per week for a period of 6 weeks (full time). Get involved in real-life laboratory-based research and contribute to this exciting cancer research. 

To be eligible, you must currently be enrolled in an undergraduate degree, studying full-time at a university in Victoria, and have completed at least one year of discipline-specific study by December 2025. You must also remain enrolled for the duration of your scholarship placement. The placement should take place over 6 weeks during the summer vacation period, between 24 November 2025 and mid-February 2026, excluding the following dates: 25 December 2025 to 1 January 2026, and 26 January 2026.


Undergraduate students are encouraged to contact supervisors directly to enquire about available summer student placements. When reaching out, please include the following in your email:

  • A brief explanation of your research interests and relevant skills
  • Confirmation that you fulfil eligibility criteria
  • Current academic transcript
  • Your CV

All placements are coordinated directly by individual laboratories, and availability may vary between labs and places are limited.

Supervisors will respond directly to students if a suitable project is available. 

Please note that supervisors must confirm all summer studentships with us by15 August.


For further information and FAQs visit Research placements – Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre