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NHMRC Indigenous Internship Program
The National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) offers opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students enrolled in an Undergraduate or Masters degree in a health or medical research related field to take up a (virtual) internship in the agency.
Scholarship details
Application dates
How to apply
Externally managed. Apply at https://www.nhmrc.gov.au/about-us/careers/indigenous-virtual-internship-program
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This scholarship is for:
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants
Academic meritAreas of study:
- Health services and support
- Medicine
- Science and mathematics
At Institution:
Any in Australia
Study level:
- Short executive courses
Study Load:
- Part Time
- Full Time
Location:
- WA
- ACT
- NSW
- NT
- SA
- QLD
- TAS
- VIC
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible to participate in NHMRC’s Indigenous Internship Program you must:
attach evidence to confirm that you are of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent otherwise your application will not be accepted
Aboriginality or Torres Strait Islander Descent Form
be enrolled in an Undergraduate or post graduate degree in a health or medical research related field
be able to work independently and as part of a team.
attach evidence to confirm that you are of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent otherwise your application will not be accepted
Aboriginality or Torres Strait Islander Descent Form
be enrolled in an Undergraduate or post graduate degree in a health or medical research related field
be able to work independently and as part of a team.
Further Information
The internship runs for 200 hours or more from mid-November and mid-January (during the summer university break), however there is flexibility around these timeframes, especially for recent graduates. Internships are a full-time commitment usually around 37.5 hours per week and Indigenous interns are paid at the APS 2 Level salary. When considering applying to the Indigenous Internship Program you must commit to the minimum internship length (200 hours).