ACCESS-NRI PhD Internship Program
Are you curious about professional pathways in scientific software? Interested in getting hands-on experience with the software that supports Australia’s climate models? Or maybe you’re looking to broaden your experience beyond your PhD research?
Applications are now open for the first of two internship rounds* in 2026! This round is open to PhD students from the Australian National University, UNSW, and the University of Tasmania. We expect to open a second internship round later in 2026 that will also include Monash University and the University of Melbourne.
This 3-month internship provides an opportunity to work alongside ACCESS-NRI staff on activities related to the development, testing, and release of climate models as well as the supporting software and data that underpin them.
Full information and details for this round can be found on the ACCESS-NRI internship webpage.
Benefits
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Technical and professional skill development through hands-on experience.
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Career development in a collaborative, non-academic setting.
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A top-up scholarship.
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Support for approved travel and accommodation expenses for off-site candidates visiting the ACCESS-NRI office in Canberra.
Eligibility for the current round
- Currently enrolled PhD candidate at ANU, UNSW, or UTAS (in any field)
Monash University and the University of Melbourne are expected to be added to the second round later this year.
Rounds for 2026
| Round | Round Status | Application Opening Date | Application Closing Date |
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| 1 | Open | Now open! | Friday, 10 April 2026 |
| 2 | Upcoming | TBC | TBC |
Application and selection process
Application and selection process details are available on the ACCESS-NRI PhD Internship Program website.
Info and Q&A sessions
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Friday, March 20th at 2pm Register here
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Tuesday March 31st at 12:30 pm Register here
Questions and further information
For questions about the internship program, reach out to the ACCESS-NRI Internship Program Lead at training.access.nri@anu.edu.au.
For further information on ACCESS-NRI, please visit the ACCESS-NRI website.