Internships involve undertaking research and development activities related to your HDR (directly or indirectly) with a research end user. They have a number of benefits including opportunities to develop your disciplinary and technical skills and knoweldge, apply your existing knowledge in new ways, enhance connections and for potential future career options. They come in many forms and can be with a wide range of organisations.
Looking for an overview of what's involved in an internship?
Scroll down this page for access to the HDR Internship Lunch and Learn.
Need to know the steps involved in establishing an internship?
Find out more on the Research Student Internships wepage
About to undertake an internship and need to complete the required HDR Internship Preparation Modules to maximise the benefits and ensure your awareness of safety, ethical and legal implications? If you have previous experience within an industry context you may be eligible for exemption from completing the HDR Internship Preparation Modules.
Click here to access the HDR Internship Preparation Modules in LearnOnline
Click here to access the Exemption Form HDR Internship Preparation Modules.pdf and consider whether you might be eligible.
Watch the Dean of Graduate Studies and a panel of HDR candidates who have undertaken an internship as they discuss:
🎓 Who is it for?
HDR candidates from all disciplines and stages of candidature interested in creating research impact and exploring career options beyond academia.
📅 Commitment:
The Lunch and Learn session is just over 1 hr, but has been separated into shorter sections so that you can listen to the information most relevant to you.
Alternatively, you can download the PowerPoint slides that identify the key points covered.
🎬Part 1 - 15 minutes:
Introduces internships, the variety of models and types and potential industry partners.
HDR Internship Lunch and Learn Part 1 - Key Points
🎬Part 2 - 40 minutes
The panellists talk about their internship experience, how it arose and the benefits they gained.
HDR Internship Lunch and Learn Panel Discussion
🎬 Part 3 - 15 minutes
Covers roles and responsibilities, how to source an internship opportunity and support resources.
HDR Internship Lunch and Learn Part 3 – Final Key Points and Q&A