INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE. DEFENCE IMPACT. REAL PROJECT OUTCOMES
The DIN Internship Program connects postgraduate students from DIN universities with industry to work on defence-relevant projects over a 3-month internship.
Students apply their research skills in an industry setting, while host organisations gain access to highly capable research talent to support project delivery.
3 months
Full-time, result-driven placement
$0
Cost to host organisations
$20,000
student stipend, fully funded by DIN
Flexible start
Typically October – March
WHO IS IT FOR
Find the right path for you
FOR COMPANIES
Access research talent, fast
Get a skilled postgraduate researcher working on your problem — fully funded, no admin overhead.
FOR STUDENTS
Apply your research to real problems
Spend three months embedded in a defence company and receive a $20,000 top-up on your existing scholarship.
 DIN funds the $20,000 stipend — no cost to you |
| Access expertise across science, engineering & data |
| IP from the project is assigned to your organisation |
| Build lasting university partnerships |
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THE PROCES
How it works – six simple steps
1. Company applies
Submit a project proposal to DIN by July deadline
2. Students apply
Eligible students submit CV & motivation letter
3. Matching event
Structured meetings between students and hosts
4. Agreements signed
Three-way agreement between company, student & university
5. Internship runs
Nov – Mar summer placement, full-time for 12 weeks
6. Reporting
Short outcome report from student and host
Our Partner Universities
