How to apply

Follow these steps to apply for a science internship. The process is slightly different depending on whether the placement is advertised or you find it yourself.

1. Submit an application

Log in to InPlace using this link: https://inplace.anu.edu.au to see available projects. Review each opportunity (project) and submit an application for up to 3 opportunities. To be eligible, undergraduate students must have completed at least 48 units at time of application, have a minimum Grade Point Average of 5.5/7, and have space in your degree for the internship course. Postgraduate Coursework students must have approval from the Program Convener.

For Winter/Semester 2, 2025 advertised projects, applications will open on Friday, 7 March and close on Sunday, 30 March. As additional projects may become available during this period, you may withdraw your application and submit a new application for a different opportunity up to the closing date.

Please refer to each opportunity for specific details regarding terms, internship levels, preferred project skills, etc. Attach your one-page Statement of Interest & Suitability and your resume (plus approval from your Program Convener if you are a Postgraduate Coursework student) to each application.

For self-sourced internships, please submit an application via InPlace at least 3 months before your intended start date. We will assess the internship to ensure it meets the internship program's requirements for credit and you must have an ANU academic supervisor for your project. You will not be eligible for enrolment for a self-sourced internship until you have received formal approval from the Internship Course Convener. Please note that due to the nature of self-sourced internships, we will only accept placements where there is strategic alignment between the Host and the Science Internship Program.

2. Attend the interview

For advertised internships: you may be asked to attend an interview, and we will notify you if you are successful.

For self-sourced internships: we will inform you if your project is approved.

Final approval is conditional upon finding an ANU academic supervisor. 

3. Complete documentation

The following forms must be completed before you can begin your placement:

• Placement Details form (or Schedule)
• Student Placement Agreement (or Deed Poll)
• Student Application for Enrolment Change form
• WHS Risk Assessment (if applicable)

Please ensure that you complete the relevant forms in conjunction with your Host and ANU Supervisors and obtain the required signatures. Upload the forms on InPlace 3 weeks before your start date. You must receive approval from both ANU and the Host Organisation before you can be enrolled in the internship course and commence your internship.

4. Enrolment and induction

Once all signatures and approvals have been received, the College Student Services team will enrol you in the internship course. After enrolment, you may then proceed to commence the internship as outlined in your Placement Details form (or Schedule). You must attend any Internship Induction sessions as advised by ANU or the Host Organisation.

For Winter/Semester 2, 2025 internships, please attend one of the following ANU Science Internship induction sessions before you begin your placement: 28 May (10am - 12pm), 23 June (12pm – 2pm) or 15 July (2pm – 4pm).