Reasons to consider a research internship
Why should I consider a research internship during candidature?
Answer ID 3501 | Last updated on 10/12/2025 01.48 PM
A research internship with a Research End User (REU) organisation provides a range of professional development & academic opportunities, including:
- Building new skills and applying your research to test its impact on real challenges and possibly influence new ways of working.
- Testing or pivoting your career direction & gaining industry sector insight before you complete your studies.
- Expanding your network with experienced practitioners in your field of interest.
- Co-designing a project to include the research internship as an opportunity to write a chapter or two, or even a paper.
- Obtaining industry experience in another country.
- Creating a new experience from your day-to-day studies & refresh your perspective
- Showcasing your research capacity and transferrable skills to prospective employers & collaborators
- As a result of your research internship, being considered for future employment opportunities through your host organisation.
All enrolled doctorate students in any study area at UWA can apply for a research internship!
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