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APR.Intern has partnered with the Defence Science Institute (DSI) to provide financial support to businesses servicing the Defence sector and deliver a cost effective solution to tackle R&D.
Under the agreement, DSI will provide eligible businesses with a $12,500 (VIC) – $15,000 (TAS) APR.Intern subsidy. Businesses can utilise this to access academic expertise through APR.Intern’s short-term PhD student research placements, fill a skills gap and fast-track projects.
Learn more about the Defence Science Institute (DSI) Subsidy – Tasmania here
Defence Science Institute (DSI) Subsidy – Victoria is noted below.
PROJECT COSTS
3-Month Project:
$20,000
Full Project Cost
$12,500
DSI Voucher Subsidy
$7,500
Net Cost to Industry Partner
4-month internship: $23K full project cost – $10.5K with DSI subsidy
5-month internship: $26K full project cost – $13.5K with DSI subsidy
* Full project cost includes a monthly stipend for the student. All pricing excludes GST.
COMBINE WITH OTHER SUBSIDIES
The DSI subsidy can also be combined with APR.Intern’s new Women in STEM $7,500 subsidy if the business engages a female postgraduate research student intern. Combined, these subsidies lower the cost of a 3-month project to $0. Please note that all subsidies are limited in quantity.
3-Month Project:
$20,000
Full Project Cost
$12,500
DSI Voucher Subsidy
$7,500
Australian Gov. Women in STEM Subsidy
$0!
Net Cost to Industry Partner
INTERNSHIP BENEFITS
COST-EFFECTIVE
- Access to specialised PhD expertise
- Used for controlled practice growth
- Suitable for short-term skill needs
- Eligible for R&D tax incentive
RAPID RESULTS
- Short, intensive 3-month projects for quick implementation of results
- Quick turnaround on establishment
- Responsive to changing business needs and priorities
HASSLE FREE
- IP stays with company
- No employment requirements
- Pre-approved contract
- Simple and transparent model
- Proven and trusted
INDUSTRY ELIGIBILITY
Proposal must have Defence relevance
Intern must be from a Victorian-based University
One DSI Intern Voucher per business per year
Business must be a DSI Participant OR an SME
Proposal must be for R&D relevant to DSI’s technology themes or to enhance Defence industry outcomes
There is the possibility that the PhD candidate best aligned technically to your industry project may not be an Australian citizen. APR.Intern is aware that this may present challenges to some industry hosts and hence undertakes to work with you to manage this risk through curating the candidate selection process in line with your security requirements. Please talk to us about your concerns and how they can be addressed.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Justin Mabbutt
Business Development Manager (VIC & TAS), APR.Intern
j.mabbutt@aprintern.org.au
