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Applications are now open for the Amgen Scholars Program - Australia 2027!

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Q&A INFO SESSION - REGISTRATION

2027 Program Dates:

  • ASP Australia - 3 January to 19 February 2027 (inclusive)
  • ASP Asia Symposium - Early August (dates are TBC)

Application Dates:

  • Applications are now open!
  • Q&A Information Session - 12PM (AEST) on Thursday 13 August (registration link above)
  • Applications close - 5PM (AEST) on Monday 31 August (application link above)

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To be eligible for the Amgen Scholars Program in Australia, you must:

  • Be an undergraduate student enrolled in an accredited college or university from across Oceania – Australia, New Zealand or the Pacific.
  • Have completed two years of an equivalent Australian Bachelor degree in a scientific field before the summer program begins, and at the end of the program have at least two semesters left of your undergraduate degree (i.e. to be eligible for the ASP 2027, you will have finished your second year at the end of 2026 and expect to graduate at the end of 2027).

You must also have:

  • A weighted average mark (WAM) equivalent to 75% (GPA 3.2) or above in relevant 1st and 2nd year subjects; and
  • Demonstrate academic excellence and leadership; and
  • Have interest and enthusiasm for a research higher degree in a scientific field;
  • OR, you are Indigenous and have a weighted average mark (WAM) equivalent to 55% or above in relevant 1st and 2nd year subjects.

Applicants experiencing financial or personal hardship are encouraged to apply. Students from linguistically diverse, rural, international or Indigenous backgrounds are also encouraged to apply. Such factors are taken into account when evaluating applications.

To apply, you will need the following information

  • Current weighted average mark (WAM) or GPA.
  • ID
    • Passport (if an international student).
    • Driver's licence (if a domestic student).
  • Official academic transcript (in English).
  • Referee recommendation.
  • Application statement (limited to 500 words).
  • Challenges you have encountered during your university education that may have impacted your ability to achieve high results/complete extracurricular experiences (optional statement).
  • Your preferred top three research lab placements.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Applications will close at 5:00PM (AEST) on Monday 31 August 2026. Late applications will not be considered.

  • The application process is outlined here.

  • Please see here for research projects available for our 2027 program.

    Please note, projects are subject to change. Research projects are available in a variety of fields, and change on a yearly basis depending on what is available.

  • No. Amgen Scholars must have at least one year (two semesters) remaining of their degree. If you have any questions about your eligibility, please contact amgen-scholars@unimelb.edu.au

  • No, you don’t need to be from the University of Melbourne, but to be eligible, you must be enrolled as a student at an accredited college or university from across Oceania – Australia, New Zealand or the Pacific. Foreign nationals need to have work and study rights in Australia to participate in this program.

  • Financial support is available to all students accepted to the Amgen Scholars Program. Financial support will cover travel, accommodation and associated costs and will be confirmed once successfully admitted to the program.

    Amgen Scholars receive the following benefits:

    • Stipend paid in two sums, up to $3600;
    • All accommodation and meals provided at University College;
    • Travel Costs including flights and public transport to and from campus;
    • Additional Benefits include access to some athletic and recreational facilities, on campus activities, excursions to other scientific facilities, and a seminar/workshop series.

  • Yes. Students in any major may apply, although it is expected that most of the Amgen Scholars will have science, life science or engineering majors. Students are expected to have experience in a discipline appropriate to the research project they participate in, with approval from their research lab.

  • No. The Amgen Scholars Program encourages applications from both students experienced in research and newcomers to the field. We encourage applications from students attending universities where research opportunities are not available.

  • Yes, we encourage applications from students who may come from difficult circumstances. This will be taken into consideration.

  • No. Students are invited to participate as an Amgen Scholar for one summer only. This ensures that the largest possible number of students get to experience the program.