Looking for an internship during uni? Here are just some of the amazing opportunities out there
Are you looking to gain some real-world experience before or shortly after finishing your degree?
Internships can be an invaluable addition to your CV and studies. Whether you need to complete one for your degree or you are just interested to see what it’s like to work at an organisation – internships can offer a great insight into the field you are considering.
Here are just some of the many amazing STEM internships you could apply for in your final years of study!
Science Policy Internship – Australian Academy of Science
Interested in working on the policy that informs Australia’s research priorities? Get your start at the AAS with their PhD internship in Canberra.
Various internships – Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation
There are a few different opportunities to choose from at Australia’s home of Nuclear Science and Technology!
Various traineeships – Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation
The CSIRO has a wide range of research interests and a wide range of internships throughout the year to apply to. Keep up to date with their lists here.
Network and software engineering – Telstra
Join Telstra part-time during your degree in a range of different exciting technology developments. You need to have completed your first year of study at least.
Software engineering internship – Atlassian
Atlassian is looking for keen software engineering students who are close to finishing their studies to join them and gain hands-on experience crafting platforms that the rest of us to use!
Economics and finance internship – Reserve Bank of Australia
Third-year undergrad students in Sydney? Look no further than the RBA’s internship program for data science experience. Entries to the internship for 2025 will open next year.
Citizen science internship – Earthwatch Australia
Passionate about science projects that engage the wider community? Join Earthwatch Australia in connecting people to the environment and driving change.
Data and technology internship – Australian Signals Directorate
ASD offers internships that place students in cyber security and STEM learning; their program is a 3-month paid internship… and psychology interns are welcome as well!
Public Health internship – World Health Organisation
Inspired to pursue a career in public health after the pandemic? Apply to the WHO for an amazing internship opportunity working within an international network.
Quantum science internship – Sydney Quantum Academy
With the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology coming up next year, maybe you’re looking to get in on the action! Join the Sydney Quantum Academy for internship opportunities in the STEM aspects of quantum and the administrative roles of the industry.
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