Access postgraduate-level expertise to support your next project
The DIN Internship Program enables organisations to host postgraduate students on 3-month industry projects, supported through DIN.
The program is designed to strengthen collaboration between industry and universities, while delivering tangible project outcomes.
DIN provides a $20,000 stipend to the student for the internship period.
Why participate?
Hosting an intern allows you to:
- progress a clearly defined R&D or technical project
- access high-level research capability
- build connections with universities and future talent
- engage with the broader Defence innovation ecosystem
Who can apply?
Eligible hosts include:
- Australian companies (SMEs and primes)
- Defence Science and Technology Group (DSTG)
- government agencies
To participate, your organisation must:
- have an ABN and operate in a relevant area
- be based in NSW/ACT or able to host remotely
- submit a defence-relevant project proposal
- provide appropriate supervision and mentoring
Your role as a host
You will:
- define a clear project scope
- participate in the DIN matching process (including matching session)
- supervise and support the intern throughout the internship
- provide a short final report on outcomes and impact
How to apply
Submit your project proposal to:
info@defenceinnovationnetwork.com
- Application deadline: 24 July 2026
- Download Internship Application
What happens next
- DIN reviews submitted proposals
- Selected projects are promoted to universities
- Students apply and are shortlisted
- Hosts interview candidates
- DIN coordinates offers
- Agreement signed (company × student × university)
- Internship begins
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