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2025 Winter Research Program

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Engage in a formal research project over the winter break with the UQ Summer Research Program.

The UQ Winter Research Scholarship Program offers scholarships to students wishing to gain experience working alongside a researcher in a formal research environment in their area of interest at UQ.

Each project will be offered for a period of four (4) weeks between 30 June to 25 July 2025

Successful applicants will receive a $2,000 grant.

Participation is open to undergraduate (including honours) and master by coursework students who are currently enrolled and will remain at UQ for the entirety of the research program.

Applications will open on 24 March.

Check out some testimonials from previous scholars.

  1. Conflict Narratives Symposium and Workshop support
  2. ‘Talking families into being’: Exploring family discourse
  3. Data Analysis in Korean language learners/speakers’ experiences
  1. Exploring the language journeys of high school graduates: A study on Japanese learning backgrounds
  2. Compiling and repurposing descriptions of Gunya for Community Language Revitalisation
  3. Professional conference interpreters’ use of interpreting strategies in real-life Chinese/English simultaneous interpreting at the United Nations

3. Data Analysis in Korean language learners/speakers’ experiences

Project title: 

Data Analysis in Korean language learners/speakers’ experiences

Hours of engagement & delivery mode

Starting date: 30 June 2025

Ending date: 25 July 2025

80 hours (20 hours per week)

The project will be offered through a hybrid arrangement.

Description:

This project focuses on organizing and analysing research data related to the Korean language learners/speakers’ experiences. Students will primarily work on organising and conducting simple analyses of survey and interview data. Through this work, students will develop the ability to conduct quantitative research using data organization and basic statistics. Additionally, by analysing interview data, students will enhance their understanding of qualitative research. This project is an excellent opportunity for those planning to pursue MA or PhD research in the future.

Expected learning outcomes and deliverables:

  • Develop skills in data organization and basic statistical analysis for quantitative research.
  • Enhance understanding of qualitative research through interview data analysis.
  • Gain practical experience that will be beneficial for future MA or PhD research.
  • Students may be expected to produce a report at the end of the project.

Suitable for:

This project is open to UQ 3rd and 4th year students who are organized, responsible, and proficient in English. Knowledge of Korean is advantageous but not mandatory. A background in language education or applied linguistics is a plus.

Only one student is needed.

Primary Supervisor:

Min Jung Jee (m.jee@uq.edu.au), School of Languages and Cultures

Further info:

Please contact the supervisor prior to submitting an application.

Applicants will take an interview.  

If you have any questions or further information on the project, please email the supervisor by email (m.jee@uq.edu.au).