What is it?

RSES Internships are designed to provide an introduction to the research environment for students with the interest and potential to undertake a higher degree by research.

You will be able to spend your semester and summer breaks working in a field that inspires you.

Who can Apply?

Undergraduate BSc students enrolled in an Australian or New Zealand University.

Pre-Requisites

You will have an excellent track record in Earth Science related subjects, such as mathematics, physics, chemistry, engineering, biology, astronomy, geology and/or geophysics

At a minimum you will be in your second year of study, or second or third year if you are undertaking a double degree program.

Tenure

The intern will have a maximum of 12 months to undertake the internship and must commit to a min of 2 months and a max of 3 months. Interns are able to complete the program in one block or several small ones.

Examples of Projects

Note: These projects are an indication of the topics available, you should contact your prospective supervisor asap to discuss the details of the project.

What are the Benefits?

• You will receive one return Air ticket to Canberra if you are an interstate student.
• You will be given an opportunity to work with some of Australia’s finest scientists with access to the best research facilities in the country.
• You will receive training in sophisticated equipment and computer technology and have the opportunity to attend short courses and field trips.
• You will have the opportunity to test your capacity and interest in a given field of study whilst broadening your knowledge of various earth science disciplines.

Pay rates:

• Domestic ACT students: will be paid $29.18 per hour
• Interstate / International students: will be paid $32.38 per hour
  
  **Note: Interstate / International students are paid at a higher rate to provide support for living expenses in Canberra**

Testimonials

Have a look at what our Interns have to say of their experience and where it has taken them!

Closing Dates

Applications will be considered quarterly:

The closing dates are: 30 March, 30 June, 30 September and 17 December.

How to apply?

Get your foot in the door and further your education and career in Earth Sciences – The opportunities are endless simply complete the application form below and send it to:

The Student Development Officer
Research School of Earth Sciences
The Australian National University
Canberra ACT 0200 AUSTRALIA

Tel: +61 2 6125 5176
Fax:+61 2 6125 0738
E-mail: student.admin.rses@anu.edu.au

All applications MUST include - Transcripts, a letter of support from the prospective supervisor as well as an external reference (The reference from an external candidate can be anyone that you have previously worked with or are working with now, it cannot be from the prospective supervisor as they are providing a letter of support).

You will need to contact an external referee as well as the prospective supervisor and request that they send the referee report/support letter to the Student Officer at the address given above.

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Further Information:

If you would like to get in contact with an academic member of staff at RSES to talk about possible Internship projects please contact the Student Development Officer on (02) 6125 5176 or at: student.admin.rses@anu.edu.au