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. Express your interest

Submit an Expression of Interest form (EoI) to confirm your eligibility for the course. To be eligible you must have a Distinction average in your Science courses and have completed a minimum of 72 units by the time of placement. Postgraduate applicants are required to have completed 24 units and have approval from their Program Convener.

For Summer/Semester 1, 2025 advertised projects, EoI's will open 23 August and close on Sunday, 8 September. As additional placements may become available up to the closing date, you may express multiple EoI's. Please note that your new EoI will supersede your previous EoI.

Please refer to each ad for specific details regarding internship levels, preferred project skills, terms, etc.

For self-sourced internships, please submit the required information 3 months before your intended start date.

2. Complete your application

After you receive confirmation of your eligibility from the Science Internships Office, complete your application by following the link sent to you via email and upload your resume, one-page Statement of Interest and Suitability for each preference and any other documents as advised by the Science Internships Office. For Summer/Semester 1, 2025 advertised projects, these documents will be due Sunday, 15 September.

For advertised internships, applications will be forwarded to the Host Organisations for consideration/selection.

For self-sourced internships, we must confirm the suitability of the 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 submit the required information 3 months before your intended start date.

3. 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.

If you are successful or approved for an internship, we will send you the Placement Details form (or Schedule), Student Placement Agreement (or Deed Poll), and Student Application for Enrolment Change forms for completion. Final approval is conditional on you finding an ANU supervisor.

4. 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)

Scan and email the completed/signed forms to science.internships@anu.edu.au 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.

5. Enrolment and induction

Once all signatures and approvals have been received, Student Services will enrol you in the internship course. After enrolment, you may then proceed to commence the internship as outlined in the Placement Details form (or Schedule). You must attend any Internship Induction sessions as advised by ANU or the Host Organisation.  Please attend one of the following ANU Science Internship induction sessions: 20 Nov 2024 (9.30am - 11.30am), 2 Dec 2024 (12.30pm - 2.30pm), or 10 Feb 2025 (2.30pm - 4.30pm).