Start date: 4 Mar
Are you a Year 10 or 11 student with a passion for STEMM and a dream of making a difference in medical research? The Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute invites you to apply for our exciting High School Work Experience Program - a unique opportunity to step inside one of Australia's leading medical research institutes and experience science in action!
- Insight into real lab work: Observe qualified scientists in active research labs.
- Immersive learning: Explore cutting-edge cardiac research and discover the diverse fields within medical science.
- Career inspiration: Build foundational skills, gain confidence, and ignite your ambition for a future in health and science.
- Exclusive access: Tour state-of-the-art facilities and participate in activities not available in a typical classroom.
- 2026 programs are running June 29th-July 3rd and November 23rd-27th. We are currently only accepting applications for November.
- Places are limited to ensure a deeply immersive experience.
- Open to Year 10 & 11 students endorsed by their school's careers advisor.
- Includes lab observations, tours, talks and presentations.
- Ends with a Certificate of Participation, a chance to share your feedback and an invitation to join our student network for future opportunities.
- A full week of activities, typically 9:00 am-3:00 pm.
- Program is designed to be safe, educational, and inspiring.
- Supervision throughout, with a work experience coordinator available to assist and answer questions.
- A once in a lifetime experience!
- Applications will only be accepted via our website. Please note, submitting an application does not guarantee selection.
- Selection is based on motivation, clarity of expression, and alignment with the program's focus.
- Shortlisted applicants will be asked to provide a letter of support from a science teacher/STEMM coordinator
- Any questions can be directed to [email protected]
Ready to Shape the Future?
If being a part of the next generation of leaders in cardiovascular research and medicine sounds like you, this is your chance to be part of something extraordinary.
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