Industry placements for HDR students

Industry partners are looking for individuals with strong leadership qualities and high-level communication skills.

You should tailor your CV and emails specific to the industry host to convey your fit and passion with their organisation.

You should also be making good progress in your research and be confident that taking on the placement will not impact your research and/or course progression.

You should start exploring opportunities and planning your placement during your first year so that the placement is secured and agreed to within your first 18 months.

Students can undertake a placement at any time during their candidature, however, we strongly recommend a placement commences after Progress Review 1.

The placement should be a minimum of 3 months in duration, which consists of a minimum of 60 working days (full time equivalent).

Think

• Talk to your advisory team
• Explore financial support
  • Faculty Travel Assist Award
  • UQ PhD Industry Placement Award
  • UQ PhD Industry Placement Scholarship

Organise

• Identify an industry placement
  • Your own suggestions/ideas
  • Speak to your advisory team
  • Check the Graduate School list of industry partners
  • Explore APR.Intern
• Contact potential hosts

Apply

• Submit your application within the first 18 months
• Commence your placement

Visit the Graduate School website for more information

Hear what students who’ve undertaken an HDR Industry Placement have to say:

“One of the most significant lessons I learned was how to adapt academic research findings to meet industry needs.”

“My overall experience was enriching.”

“I would strongly recommend the placement experience to any HDR student wishing to gain deeper perspectives about the value of the skills they develop in their studies.”

“The placement allowed me to use my skills in data analysis, manuscript writing and interdisciplinary communication.”