DIN Internship Program

ABOUT THE DIN

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.

  • Access expertise across science, engineering & other areas
  • IP from the project is assigned to your organisation
  • DIN funds the $20,000 stipend – no cost to you
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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.

  • $20,000 top-up stipend, on top of your scholarship
  • Open to postgraduate students at DIN universities
  • Build an industry network beyond academia
  • Strengthen your employability in a competitive market
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THE PROCES

How it works – five simple steps

Apply to host an intern

The due date for the company host applications is 24 July 2026.

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Our Partner Universities

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