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The Defence Science Institute (DSI)
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.

PROJECT COSTS

Defence Science Institute (DSI) Subsidy

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.

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 $2,500. Please note that all subsidies are limited in quantity.

Defence Science Institute (DSI) Subsidy

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.

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 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

There is the possibility that the PhD candidate best aligned technically to your industry project may not be an Australian citizen.  DSI 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

0413 050 952
j.mabbutt@aprintern.org.au