Learn about GenV: your opportunity to create a healthier future GenV is a research project for expecting parents and newborn babies, happening from 2021 to 2023 in Victoria. If you join, you will contribute to healthier children, parents, and families in the future.
Improving care and development through world-class research GenV will work in partnership with Victoria’s health organisations to collect data that will enhance researchers' capacity to understand patient outcomes.
Comprehensive research for precision policy and service delivery GenV aims to transform how we conduct research into health and wellbeing, establishing the foundations for new approaches to data-led policy and strategy development, and the strengthening of service delivery.
Our achievements, partners and key people Learn more about GenV’s collaborative partnerships with leading universities, institutes, and service providers, and meet the people who help to bring our exciting vision to life.
Home\About GenV\The GenV student and volunteer program Back The GenV student and volunteer program The GenV student and volunteer program Want to be part of one of the world’s most exciting research projects? The GenV student and volunteer program enables undergraduate and postgraduate students to fulfil degree or course placements. Our summer student and volunteer placements also give a taster to research life. Enjoy the knowledge and enthusiasm of the multidisciplinary team at GenV, with all the benefits of the world-leading Murdoch Children’s Research Institute at the Melbourne Children’s Campus. What’s available: Honours/Masters projects – 1 project available PhD projects – 5 projects available MDRP projects – none currently advertised Volunteer placements – none currently advertised How to: GenV’s student and volunteer program How can I apply? Please contact supervisors directly via email to enquire about honours, masters and PhD projects. Submit an Expression of Interest form to apply for any volunteer or summer student placements. If you want to find out more first, you can inquire about these or other roles with GenV’s Student Coordinator. Outcomes will take into account your availability; the strength of your application (including CV, transcripts, references); and an interview. Who can apply? Students and volunteers may come from disciplines such as: Medicine Public health Economics Business Psychology Nursing Data science Social sciences GenV accepts applications from students undertaking placements for course credit, as well as purely volunteer placements. We typically facilitate student placements (for the purpose of obtaining course credit) for: Senior undergraduate and postgraduate students (typically honours, masters, PhDs, Postdocs) from a variety of disciplines. Domestic and international students enrolled in Australian degree bearing programs. GenV typically facilitates volunteer placements (not for the purpose of obtaining course credit) for: Senior undergraduate and postgraduate students (including international students, subject to visa and funding availability). Graduates interested in gaining some work experience after their degree. What does a volunteer or student placement with GenV involve? Students and volunteers drive an independent project or an area of research within GenV. They are part of the GenV team, and undertake valuable tasks to set-up and support GenV. Supervisors and GenV provide ongoing support and guidance to ensure that students and volunteers are on track and thriving in their role. Students also participate in learning and development activities to grow their skills and expertise. Why join GenV as a student or volunteer? Contribute to one of the world’s most exciting children’s research projects; Develop your skills and experience in academic and scientific research; Access experienced supervision and mentoring across multiple disciplines; and Enjoy wide-ranging learning and development opportunities, including Campus seminars and presentations.