Amgen Scholars Program - Australia 2027

The Amgen Scholars Program is a prestigious, fully funded, seven-week summer research program held at The University of Melbourne, offering students the opportunity to undertake hands-on research alongside world class researchers.

The program is designed for undergraduate students considering a future in research and provides invaluable research experience, professional development and networking opportunities. Students will also be given the opportunity to travel to Japan to attend the Amgen Scholars Program - Asia Symposium in August, 2027 where they will connect with fellow Amgen Scholars and leading researchers from across the Asia-Pacific.

The 2027 program will invite 11 high-achieving undergraduate students from eligible countries to work in a research lab for 7 weeks (3 January – 19 February 2027).

Check out our website for more information about the Amgen Scholars Program, eligibility criteria, research areas, register for a Q&A info session and details on how to apply. Research areas include fungal genetics, wildlife conservation, cardiovascular disease, neuroscience, bioinformatics, cancer biology, immunology and more!

If you have any questions, please contact the Program Coordinator, Kapisha at amgen-scholars@unimelb.edu.au