ABOUT THE PROGRAM
APR.Intern is a not-for-profit national program building links between businesses and universities. This partnership with Defence Science Institute (DSI) will provide financial support to businesses servicing the defence sector, delivering a cost effective solution for tackling research challenges.
Businesses can access high-end quantitative and analytical expertise from Australia’s leading universities to benefit the defence industry.
Postgraduate students, along with their university supervisors, come from all disciplines to partner with industry through 3-5 month tightly focused research internships.
- Develop and innovate for future growth
- All Intellectual Property remains with the company
- Payroll, insurance and public liability covered by the University
- Connect with educational institutions
- Access to academic supervisor with specialist expert knowledge
- APR.Intern manages admin necessities with quick turnaround times
- Bring a new skill set to your business
PROGRAM COSTS
Financial support from the Defence Science Institute in the form of a $10k Voucher
A full time PhD student Supervising expert Facilitation fee
HOW IT WORKS
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 4-5 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
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
