The industry cost of engaging a PhD student intern starts at $20,000 for a 3-month internship.
This includes a monthly student stipend, an Academic Mentor fee and APR.Intern project management fees.
4-month internship – $23,000
5-month internship – $26,000
6-month internship – $29,000
* All prices exclude GST
Additional Funding
Organisations may be eligible for the R&D tax rebate, which significantly reduces the total cost of the project.
Industry partners can also access state government funding schemes where available, usually for small to medium enterprises (SMEs). Please check directly with funding bodies for eligibility criteria and application processes.
APR.Intern has partnership models which sometimes include funding for companies that meet eligibility criteria. See the full Costs & Subsidies page for more information.
