APR.Intern has partnered with the Defence Science Institute (DSI) to provide financial support to VIC-based 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 $10,000 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.
3-Month Project:
$20,000
Full Project Cost
$10,000
DSI Voucher Subsidy
$10,000
Net Cost to Industry Partner
4-month internship: $23K full project cost – $13K with DSI subsidy
5-month internship: $26K full project cost – $16K with DSI subsidy
6-month internship: $29K full project cost – $19K with DSI subsidy
* Full project cost includes a monthly stipend for the student. All pricing excludes GST.
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 $2,500. Please note that all subsidies are limited in quantity.
3-Month Project:
$20,000
Full Project Cost
$10,000
DSI Voucher Subsidy
$7,500
Australian Gov. Women in STEM Subsidy
$2,500
Net Cost to Industry Partner
4-month internship: $23K full project cost – $5.5K with DSI + Women in STEM subsidies
5-month internship: $26K full project cost – $8.5K with DSI + Women in STEM subsidies
6-month internship: $29K full project cost – $11.5K with DSI + Women in STEM subsidies
* All pricing excludes GST.
COST-EFFECTIVE
RAPID RESULTS
HASSLE FREE
Proposal must have Defence relevance
Intern OR business must be Victorian-based
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
Justin Mabbutt
Business Development Manager (VIC & TAS), APR.Intern