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Industry Experience Placement Program
Applications for the DSTO Industry Experience Placement program are now open. Applications will close 11 May 2012.
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- Successful applicants undertake up to a 12-month research project at a DSTO establishment.
Eligibility criteria - How to apply - Broad areas of work - Selection process
Introduction
Each year, DSTO offers a limited number of long term scholarship opportunities of up to 12 months in length.
The primary objective of the program is to support the education of promising tertiary students by providing them with a means by which they can satisfy the formal requirement of their degree that they complete an Industry Placement. the principle aim of the Placement is to provide students with an opportunity to:
- Demonstrate the practical application of their academic knowledge
- Be exposed to general business and professional practices in the work place
- Better understand the complexity of the work environment (for example, relationships with colleagues, an employer's expectations and working to real deadlines)
Successful applicants undertake a research project, working onsite at a DSTO laboratory under the supervision of science and technology staff, and a tax free stipend (up to $32,708).
In limited circumstances, further funding for relocation may be available. Students should take into account the stipend amount when considering the location of projects.
Projects may be available at any DSTO site across Australia, including:
- DSTO Edinburgh, near Adelaide, South Australia
- DSTO Melbourne, Victoria
- DSTO Sydney, New South Wales
- HMAS Stirling, Western Australia
- DSTO Brisbane, Queensland
- DSTO Canberra, ACT
- DSTO Scottsdale, Tasmania
Click here for a map of DSTO locations.
Eligibility for the DSTO Industry Experience Placement program
Please note that students must meet certain scholarship requirements to qualify.
To be eligible for an Industry Experience Placement at DSTO, students must:
- be enrolled full-time at a tertiary institution, and it be a requirement of the degree that the student undertake a practical placement with industry;
- be an Australian citizen; and
- obtain a Defence security clearance that will enable them to enter DSTO establishments.
How to Apply
All applications must be completed on-line. Applicants will be asked to nominate which broad areas of work they would like to be considered for. Applications will then be directed to supervisors with projects in relevant fields. Please note that applications are not made against specific projects.
Completing the on-line application process will take up to 30 minutes; you will be able to save your incomplete application and return to complete it at a later time.
Please note: the entire application must be completed and submitted by the official closing date or you will not be considered for a placement.
In order to complete the on-line form, we will require the following information:
- personal information including contact telephone number(s), fax and email details if applicable
- detailed information about your academic qualifications and results
- details of any academic, community or other awards
- information about any course-related industry experience placements if applicable
- details of current and past employment, and
- telephone contact details of two referees.
When you have completed the final page of the application form, click on the “submit” button. On successful submission, you will receive an email confirming your application has been lodged.
You will only be able to access the application form when applications are open until May 11, 2012.
Broad Areas of Work
Human, Social and Health Sciences: Bio-technology, Operations/Simulation, Food Science, Behavioural and Social Science, Environmental Science, Biological Sciences, Physiology & Biomechanics.
Physical Sciences: Physics, Chemistry (including energetic materials), Electronic Warfare, Materials Science, Optoelectronics, Radar Technology, Sonar Technology, Instrumentation & Control, Evaluation & Experimentation & Acoustics.
Engineering & Technology: Aeronautical/Aerospace, Aircraft Structures, Electrical/Electronic, Flight Mechanics, Fluid Mechanics, Mechanical, Microwave, Robotics, Weapons Systems/Eng, Systems Eng and Integration, Naval Architecture & Materials Engineering.
Information, Computing & Communications: Artificial Intelligence & Agents, Information Technology, Communications, Computing/Mathematical, Computing/Programming, Signal Processing, Software Engineering & Telecommunications.
Mathematics: Mathematics, Statistics, Operations Research, Numerical Simulation/Modelling & Analysis.
In addition to the above broad areas of work, DSTO engages in Operations Research (OR). Operations Researchers utilise skills from variety of disciplines (including physical, social and management sciences) to support decision making and capability development within Defence.
Selection process
Selection is based primarily upon academic merit and the alignment between each student’s course of study and the available projects.
When the application period for the Industry Experience Placement program closes, all applications undergo a selection process. This process can take up to 8 weeks to complete, and includes:
- Initial screening and short listing of applicants. Applicants may be contacted to discuss their applications during this period.
- Verbal offers of scholarship placements. Applicants may be contacted by telephone or e-mail during this period.
- Formal scholarship offers. Applicants contacted at this time should receive documentation within six weeks of providing their written acceptance of the offer.
All applicants will be contacted regarding the success or otherwise of their application.
Student scholarships opportunities at DSTO are highly sought after and limited places are available - what will make you stand out from the crowd?
Further information
Refer to the Student Scholarship Opportunities Fact Sheet for more.
For further information and details contact us at studentscholarship@dsto.defence.gov.au