Student opportunities at CSIRO Plant Industry

Students at CSIRO Plant Industry are well prepared for continuing scientific research and have the experience of working in another research environment with exposure to industry and community groups.

Dr Peter Thrall and Dr Andrew Young in Canberra are two of the many scientists at CSIRO Plant Industry who supervise students. Some of their students who started with a summer studentship returned to do either an honours or PhD studentship at CSIRO Plant Industry, other students have gone on to work in environmental agencies, universities and industry.

Students are considered a valuable asset to the research community at CSIRO Plant Industry and are encouraged to publish their research. Scientific papers published as a result of a student's research bear CSIRO's and the university's name.

Universities may also benefit from students participating in studentships at CSIRO Plant Industry as they may jointly supervise honours and PhD students in projects of mutual interest.

This close collaboration with universities also allows students to maintain their university connections.

For information on Summer Studentships for second and third year science students, projects for honours students and a range of PhD projects and scholarships, see the Plant Industry student web page.