The Rhodanthe Lipsett Indigenous Midwifery Charitable Fund provides a number of scholarships each year to support and encourage Aboriginal or Torres Strait Isl...
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).