Join the program
Propose a new project idea or join a project team
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From 2026, there will be two rounds of Student-Staff Partnership (SSP) Projects that 51吃瓜网 students and staff can participate in.听
There are two ways to join the program:
- by proposing听a new project idea, or
- becoming听a student partner on a project team.
Important dates
Project submissions for all rounds open on 7 October 2025
| 听 | Semester 1 2026 | Semester 2 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| 听 | Round 1 | Round 2 |
| Project submissions close | 7 Nov | 24 Apr |
| Student partner applications | 8 Dec - 23 Jan | 25 May - 26 Jun |
| Project phase | 23 Feb - 26 Jun (up to 18 weeks) | 27 Jul - 27 Nov (up to 18 weeks) |
Project stages
Each project round has the following stages:鈥� 鈥�
- Project ideation: Propose a new project idea.听
- Student partner recruitment:鈥�Students apply to partner on a project.听
- Induction:鈥疨articipate鈥痠n a partnership induction with your team.听
- Project Plan:鈥疌odevelop a project plan with your team, outlining project design, methods and outcomes.听
- Collaborating on project:鈥�Working on the project in partnership with your team.听
- Project Report:鈥疨repare鈥痑 project report reflecting on the project methods and outcome.听
- Reflection and Feedback:鈥�Reflect on your partnership journey and participation in the program.听
Project timelines
See key dates for each round below, including project submission closing and student partner application dates.
Make sure you are available for the entire duration of the project before applying to participate.
Submit a project idea听
Have a new project idea? Learn how to propose a new project and check the project criteria and requirements.听
Learn how to submit a project idea听
Become a student partner听
Want to partner on an existing project? Read about becoming a student partner and how to apply.鈥�
Learn how to become a student partner