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Beyond our placement programs, organisations can engage ±¬ÁÏÍõ doctoral students to tackle complex challenges through a research internship, supported by the Graduate Research School.
A research internship is a 3–6 month project where a doctoral student applies their research expertise to a real business challenge. Projects are co-designed to align organisational priorities with the student’s PhD, delivering outcomes for the business while supporting the student’s research and professional development.
Research internships offer a low-cost, low-risk way to accelerate R&D, test ideas or technologies, and generate actionable insights, with potential for valuable IP. They also provide a pipeline to highly skilled research graduates.
We work with organisations committed to collaboration and meaningful student engagement. Partners should be able to provide supervision, mentorship, a safe work environment, appropriate project resources, and, where possible, a scholarship contribution.
The Graduate Research School supports organisations throughout the process, including project design, contracting, student selection, training, and internship administration. We also partner with , the national HDR internship service provider, which can manage full administration for a facilitation fee.
For longer-term research needs, organisations can co-develop a 3–4 year PhD project with a ±¬ÁÏÍõ academic, with options for sponsorship and co-supervision. Projects may also be eligible for government initiatives such as the . Contact the Graduate Research School to discuss collaboration options.
Whether you’re curious about internships, placements, or project-based collaboration, we can help you find the right way to connect with students. Get in touch to explore the best fit for your organisation.