Student opportunities
At Curtin Institute of Radio Astronomy, we offer opportunities to students at all levels of studies. From outreach for schools through to graduate internships, we offer a range of pathways for students to engage with us.
Undergraduate pathways
CIRA’s academic staff offer teaching through Curtin University’s School of Electrical Engineering, Computer and Mathematical Sciences (EECMS).
We teach units that complement our research, in Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Software Engineering, Computing, Mathematics, Statistics, Physics and Astrophysics, providing several study streams leading into your future career.
Our undergraduate projects complement our teaching in these areas, and are suitable for students in 3rd, 4th and 5th Years (including honours/capstone projects).
Plan your study pathway through CIRA and acquire transferable skills to open doors to local and international careers!
Science
Your future in radio astronomy starts at Curtin Institute of Radio Astronomy! Discover how the problem-solving, computing, scientific, and technical skills you’ll gain in our physics programs can unlock exciting job opportunities in this cutting-edge field.
Engineering
Electrical Engineering degree programs at Curtin equip you with in-demand skills in electrical, electronic, and communication engineering. Curtin offers double degrees that provide you with capabilities that can be applied in a wide range of fields.
Scholarships
Explore the range of scholarships available for current and future undergraduate and postgraduate students at CIRA.
Internships
Launch your career with an internship with ICRAR-Curtin. We offer multiple opportunities in research and professional roles, gain paid employment experience in science and engineering.
Student projects
Discover the range of Vacation projects, 3rd Year, and Honours projects, available to undergraduate students at CIRA.
Vacation experience
Summer studentships are offered through both ICRAR and Curtin. Summer scholarships are intended for outstanding undergraduate students wishing to undertake research experience aligned with their interest and usually run from November to February.
Graduate pathways
Graduate degrees provide advanced training in your area of interest, supervised and supported by CIRA experts and infrastructure.
CIRA’s graduate research projects translate directly into the real world – providing you an opportunity to use your research for real-life applications.
Projects for Higher Degrees by Research (HDR) that are supported with a Research Training Program (RTP) scholarship are advertised in July of each year and close in August. Other HDR projects are advertised as they arise and can be found here.
Current HDR projects
CIRA offers relevant, practical and forward-thinking postgraduate research projects, to advance your career in astronomy, space science, technology, physics, and engineering. Find out about our available research projects here.
Transferable skills
How did ICRAR prepare you for your industry career? ICRAR alumni Jen Hardwick and James Buchan talk about how their time at ICRAR prepared them for a career in industry.
Higher degree by research explainer
Curtin offers a range of Higher Degree by Research (HDR) pathways for those who hold a master degree or bachelor degree with first or upper-second class honours. These allow you to complete a thesis written under the guidance of a supervisor.