For general student enquiries, contact us: [email protected]

  • 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 during the regular university term:

    • 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.
    • Placement in a lab for a Work Integrated Learning (WIL) Program is arranged as per the university requirements (note: university credit is provided in lieu of a stipend).

     

    To be considered for an SVI  summer/winter internship or to obtain a lab placement as part of a university WIL Program, prospective students need to contact SVI Lab Heads via email to arrange a meeting with them to discuss the availability of internships and WIL placements in their lab.

    A link to laboratory projects and lab head emails can be found here.

    The application form for the SVI Summer/Winter Internship and WIL placement, which requires a lab head to sponsor the student, can be found here. 

    For general enquiries, contact us: [email protected]

    Honours studies

    An 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: [email protected]

    Applications close on 30 November each year.

    Masters studies

    A 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: [email protected]

    Applications close on 30 November each year.

    PhD studies

    A 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: [email protected]

    Applications close on 30 November each year.

    Scholarships

    Students 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.