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CCSA Summer Student Research Scholarship Application 2026

Thank you for your interest in our Summer Student Research Scholarships.  

Please complete the following application in full and attach a recent academic transcript and current CV. Please note that your application cannot be saved. We recommend preparing your responses in a Word document and then entering them all in one sitting. Please do not use any generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools in the writing, editing, or preparation of this application.

Applications close Sunday October 18, 2026 at 11:00pm.

Applicants that progress to the next round will be invited to an interview. Applicants will be notified of outcomes by Thursday 5th November, 2026. 

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You can view information about the Summer Research Scholarship here .

Personal Details

Full name:
Phone Number:
Email Address:

Academic Details

University Name of current study
Current enrolled program name (e.g., Bachelor of Psychology)
Program completion (or estimated completion) date
2027 Planned study

(Your intended enrolment for the year following this placement, or the program you are currently completing if already in Honours/Masters)

University name for 2027 planned study

Scholarship Details

The scholarship can be completed for up to 5 weeks between Mon 16 Nov 2025 and Fri 15 Jan 2027 (excluding December office closure dates).

A November-December placement is preferred, however a December–January placement is negotiable.

Preferred Length of Scholarship (Maximum 5 Weeks)
Weeks of Availability (e.g., November 16th to December 18th 2026)
Availability

Questions

1. What interests you about Behavioural Research, and why are you applying for the Summer Scholarship?

Please describe your motivations and influences, specific research areas of interest to you, and what receiving this scholarship would mean for you both personally and professionally (Max 300 words)

2. Why do you believe you are a strong candidate for this scholarship?

Please include any relevant skills or experience, how these prepare you for a research placement, and why you are well-suited to contribute to and benefit from this opportunity (Max 250 words)

3. What are your future academic and career goals?

Please describe your future aspirations particularly related to research, and how this scholarship may support these aspirations (Max 250 words)

Referee

Please provide the details of at least one referee who can comment on your suitability for this scholarship placement. This may be an academic supervisor, lecturer, employer, or other professional relevant to your placement. 
Referee 1:
Referee 2 (Optional):

Attachments

Academic Transcript:
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  Title Comment File name
Current CV:
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  Title Comment File name

Declarations

I confirm that no generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Gemini, Copilot, etc.) were used in the writing, editing, or preparation of this application. All content has been developed solely based on my own expertise, experience, and original work. 
Cancer Council SA is a smoke and vape-free organisation. If my application is successful, I confirm that I will comply with this policy whilst undertaking the Summer Scholarship.   
Successful candidates will be required to have a current National Police Certificate (police clearance check, dated within the last 6 months of application), and, if applicable to the project, a current Working With Children Check (WWCC, valid for 5 years from issue).
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