Summer Vacation Scholarships Now Open
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- Date:
- 22 June, 2009
The 2009 Defence White Paper has confirmed the pivotal role DSTO has in continuing to underpin the Australian capability advantage with deep science and technology expertise.
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- Successful applicants undertake a 12-week research project at a DSTO establishment.
Be part of the future DSTO that exploits new and emerging advances in technology to maintain the Australian Defence Force's capability edge in the 21st century.
Future-proof Defence with science and technology - Join the cutting edge team at DSTO.
DSTO is now offering scholarships for the 2009-10 summer period. Successful students will commence work on specific projects at DSTO sites on Monday 30 November 2009. Projects will be completed by Friday 19 February 2010 in time for return to full-time study in Semester 1, 2010.
Successful applicants will undertake a 12-week research project at a DSTO establishment and receive a tax-free stipend of $4,050 in 2009/10. Further funding for travel and/or accommodation is not available. Students should take into account the stipend amount when considering the location of projects.
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The Defence Science and Technology Organisation (DSTO) is part of Australia's Department of Defence. DSTO's role is to ensure the expert, impartial and innovative application of science and technology to the defence of Australia and its national interests.