HDR Block Research Internships Overview
HDR Block Research Internships are an invaluable opportunity for you to test the waters in an real-world setting, utilising the translational skills you have developed through your doctoral studies. HDR Block Research Internships are available for international and domestic PhD candidates who have completed confirmation of candidature with a keen interest in exploring a career outside academia.
Typically, between 3-6 months in duration (though projects can range anywhere from 30 days), candidates are required to collaborate on a bespoke research project in with an external organisation. External organisations (also referred to as industry partners) include private enterprises, start-ups, not-for-profit organisations and charities, government (local, state, and federal) and community.
Why undertake an HDR Block Research Internship?
Gain real-world experience
Open up a world of opportunity
Make lifelong connections
Enhance your employability
Shelley Karkoodi - Geoinventions HDR Block Research Internship
PhD student innovates sustainable timber-steel building material as part of HDR Block Research Internship with Geoinventions.
Is an HDR Block Research Internship right for you?
HDR Block Research Internships are available to research candidates currently enrolled at Griffith University who meet the following criteria:
- Your confirmation milestone has been met.
- All other milestones are up to date.
- You remain enrolled or will be under examination during the internship.
- Your principal supervisor supports your involvement with the internship as an optional activity and confirms you will still be able to complete your program in a timely manner.
How to secure an HDR Block Research Internship
Other Opportunities Available
APR Intern internships
Take part in a short-term (3-5 month), tightly focused research project—arranged by national internship scheme providers APR Intern.
Community internships
Want to make a real impact in a community organisation? The Community Internships team have hundreds of local and global internship contacts across all discipline areas. Contact the team to take advantage of their large network for an introduction to an external organisation to collaborate with.
Assistance Available
Academic Group | Contact |
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Griffith Business School | GBSInternships@griffith.edu.au |
Griffith Sciences | wil-gs@griffith.edu.au |
Griffith Health | health-dean-research@griffith.edu.au |
Arts, Education and Law | ael-HDR-director@griffith.edu.au |
Frequently Asked Questions
Griffith Graduate Research School
Contact GGRS for enquiries relating to HDR admission, candidature , scholarships, orientation or workshops.
Phone
- Call us on +61 7 3735 3817 between 9.30am - 2.30pm, Monday to Friday
In-person
- Wednesdays, 10am - 4pm (no appointment needed)
- Nathan: Level 0, Bray Centre (N54)
- Gold Coast: Level 3, Academic 1 (G01), Room 3.46
- Email us any time at hdr-enquiry@griffith.edu.au