Are you considering applying for VRES?

The Vacation Research Experience Scheme (VRES) allows students the opportunity to participate in a research project for approximately 6-10 weeks.

This opportunity is particularly valuable if you're interested in pursuing a research degree.

For full details on the program visit the Vacation Research Experience Scheme page in HiQ. 

The VRES information session is scheduled as follows:

• Date: Monday 28 July 2025
• Time: 10:00am to 11:00am
• Location: GP-Z1064 Gibson room
• To register: Register via this link

VRES 2025-2026

If you are considering applying for the next program, you must:

• be currently enrolled in either:
  • an undergraduate degree and have completed at least 96 credit points of study (students graduating in December 2025/January 2026 are still eligible)
  • one of the following postgraduate coursework degrees: PY09, OP85, HL53, DE80 or DE83 (other postgraduate coursework students are ineligible)
• meet your faculty's GPA requirements:
  • Faculty of Business and Law: 5.5 or above

If you've participated in a previous VRES project, your host faculty will decide if you can be considered again. You must declare any previous involvement in a VRES project as part of your application, or you will be deemed ineligible.

Additional requirements may apply. 

Review full eligibility criteria and additional information on the VRES page in HiQ.