Available placements
An ANU science degree will give you the skills that are important in every workplace: an inquiring mind, attention to detail, familiarity with data and technology, as well as an analytical approach to problem solving and innovation.
Internships
An internship is an opportunity for you to work in an organisation on an agreed project for approximately 1–2 days a week for a semester. There may also be opportunities for intensive internships during semester breaks, where you would work 4 or 5 days per week over 3 or 4 weeks.
Internship projects are available at different levels, to undergraduates (SCNC 2000 and SCNC 3000) and postgraduates (SCNC 8000). Current HDR students can email science.internships@anu.edu.au to enquire whether projects can be incorporated into their PhD program. To be eligible for an internship, you must have at least a Distinction average across all subjects.
External opportunities: These internships are not automatically approved for course credit as we do not have a formal agreement with the host organisations. They are considered as self-sourced internships and if they meet the requirements for project content, learning outcomes, safety, etc they can be considered for credit.
If you negotiate a self-sourced internship, email science.internships@anu.edu.au to enquire about credit. Contact us as soon as possible so we can assess the internship requirements, and enrolment in the internship course (eg SCNC 3000) arranged for credit. Include this information in your email: Name of Host organisation; Address of Host organisation; Title of project; Description of project and your duties; Clearances required; Host Supervisor contact details: name, address, email address and phone number; Number of units; Intended session/year of internship eg. Semester 1, 2021.
Available opportunities
Self-sourced Internships
If you negotiate a self-sourced internship with an external organisation, email science.internships@anu.edu.au to enquire about credit.
TopicsAll study areas
Bachelor, Master, MPhil, PhD
CreditTo be confirmed upon successful application
ApplicationsApplications always open
Australian National Internships Program
Experience the heart of Australian policy-making and politics through a research project with the Australian National Internships Program (ANIP). ANIP internships are open to current undergraduate and postgraduate students from all academic disciplines.
TopicsAll study areas
Approved by the College
LevelBachelor, Master
CreditTo be confirmed upon successful application
ApplicationsPlease visit the host organisation website to find more about application dates and application procedures.
NSW Biodiversity Conservation Trust (BCT) - Fieldwork and Desk-based Projects
This is an opportunity to gain fieldwork experience in ecological monitoring, or focus on a variety of desktop-based projects related to ecological data.
TopicsEnvironment & sustainability
Approved by the College
LevelBachelor, Master
CreditFor credit
ApplicationsApplications open on 24 Mar 2022 and close on 15 Jul 2022
AIHW - Review of the Mental Health Services in Australia (MHSiA) Website
An opportunity to work with a major national agency to review the MHSiA website and evaluate the information presented.
TopicsAll study areas, Psychology, Science and health policy, Science communication
Approved by the College
LevelBachelor, Master
CreditFor credit
ApplicationsApplications open on 24 Mar 2022 and close on 13 Apr 2022
AIHW - Trends in Maximal Age at Death and Life Expectancy in Australia
An opportunity to work with a major national agency to examine how maximum age at death and life expectancy has changed in Australia over time and the relationship between these measures.
TopicsPopulation health, Psychology, Science and health policy
Approved by the College
LevelBachelor, Master
CreditFor credit
ApplicationsApplications open on 24 Mar 2022 and close on 13 Apr 2022
Australian Science Innovations - Informing Engagement Strategy for the Alumni of Australian Science Olympiads
Work with a leading provider of science programs to strengthen alumni engagement.
TopicsAll study areas, Science communication
Approved by the College
LevelBachelor, Master
CreditFor credit
ApplicationsApplications open on 24 Mar 2022 and close on 13 Apr 2022
Fight Food Waste Limited - Scoping a Food Waste Reduction Plan for the Health and Aged Care Sectors
An opportunity to assist in reducing Australia's food waste in hospital and aged care institutions.
TopicsAll study areas, Environment & sustainability
Approved by the College
LevelBachelor
CreditFor credit
ApplicationsApplications open on 24 Mar 2022 and close on 13 Apr 2022
Innovation ANU - Technology Evaluation and Market Assessment
Understand how science can be valuable outside the lab and assess projects for novelty and commercial merit.
TopicsAll study areas, Biology, Engineering / IT, Mathematics, Medical research, Medicine, Physics
Approved by the College
LevelBachelor, Master
CreditFor credit
ApplicationsApplications open on 24 Mar 2022 and close on 13 Apr 2022
meriSTEM Science Education - Video Production and Teaching Resource Development
Gain an opportunity to create Science Education content for students across Australia.
TopicsAll study areas, Biology, Chemistry, Science communication
Approved by the College
LevelBachelor, Master
CreditFor credit
ApplicationsApplications open on 24 Mar 2022 and close on 13 Apr 2022
Relationships Australia: 20 Years of Neighbour Day - Social Connection Campaign Implementation Research
Help support communities to stay connected throughout challenging circumstances.
TopicsPsychology, Science and health policy, Science communication
Approved by the College
LevelBachelor, Master
CreditFor credit
ApplicationsApplications open on 24 Mar 2022 and close on 13 Apr 2022
Endangered Heritage - Indigenous Heritage Conservation
Join our team to research and learn about the safe handling documentation and repair of indigenous heritage items and art.
TopicsAll study areas
Approved by the College
LevelBachelor
CreditFor credit
ApplicationsApplications open on 25 Mar 2022 and close on 13 Apr 2022
Safe Work Australia - Protecting Australian Workers from Infectious Diseases and Hazardous Chemicals
Assist an Australian government agency to reduce the risks of hazardous chemicals and infectious diseases.
TopicsChemistry, Science and health policy, Science communication
Approved by the College
LevelBachelor, Master
CreditFor credit
ApplicationsApplications open on 01 Apr 2022 and close on 13 Apr 2022
APR.Intern - Office of the Queensland Chief Scientist
The Energy Research Project will help inform the Queensland Chief Scientist and senior government policy makers of emerging trends and opportunities in energy generation, distribution and storage, including carbon abatement, renewables and alternative fuel sources, including hydrogen etc.
TopicsEngineering / IT, Mathematics
PhD
CreditTo be confirmed upon successful application
ApplicationsApplications open on 14 Feb 2022 and close on 02 Mar 2022
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