For general student enquiries, contact us: studentenquiries@svi.edu.au
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Undergraduate internships and work experience
SVI internships bring together undergraduates eager to get their hands dirty in a working lab, with skilled and enthusiastic researchers at the top of their game and focused on transforming health. Our internships are designed to help you develop the skills, experience and knowledge you need to take the next step in your career.
SVI student internships can take place during the summer and winter breaks or as course-work credit toward obtaining a university degree:
- SVI summer internships occur during December and January for a total of six weeks on a full-time basis with a stipend of $2,400.
- SVI winter internships are held in July for a total of 4 weeks on a full-time basis with a stipend of $1,600.
- University coursework credit internships are arranged as per university requirements (note: coursework credit is provided in lieu of a stipend).
Prospective students should contact SVI Laboratory Heads to discuss projects and the availability of an internship in their lab. A link to laboratories and their projects can be found here.
The application form for the SVI Internship Program can be found here.
Students wishing to be considered for the SVI Albert + North Internship Award need to submit their application by 22 November 2024 to be considered for a Summer Internship Award or by 13 June 2025 for a Winter Internship Award.
For general enquiries, contact us: studentenquiries@svi.edu.au
Honours studiesAn Honours year at SVI offers you the chance to explore a stimulating area of research guided by leading scientists. Learn new techniques at the bench and the communication skills that will further your research career, whether you stay on to do a PhD or move on to other science-related opportunities. Prospective students should check out the projects currently on offer and contact the relevant Laboratory Head.
For general enquiries, contact us: studentenquiries@svi.edu.au
Applications close on 30 November each year.
Masters studiesA Masters program at SVI offers you the chance to explore a stimulating area of research in greater depth, guided by leading scientists. Prospective students should check out the projects currently on offer and contact the relevant Laboratory Head.
For general enquiries, contact us: studentenquiries@svi.edu.au
Applications close on 30 November each year.
PhD studiesA PhD program at SVI offers you the chance to tackle original research focused on critical disease challenges for Australia and the world, guided by leading scientists.
Our PhD students learn to design and execute experiments, becoming the lead investigator of their own project that aims to make a major medical research discovery and improve disease treatment. Prospective students should check out the projects currently on offer and contact the relevant Laboratory Head.
For general enquiries, contact us: studentenquiries@svi.edu.au
Applications close on 30 November each year.
ScholarshipsStudents commencing full-time PhD research are provided with a SVI Foundation Top-up Scholarship, funded through the activities of the SVI Support Group and other donors.
Recipients receive a $5,500 p.a. top-up stipend for a maximum of 3.5 years.