WEHI research internships allow medical students to get hands-on experience in medical research, contributing to the work of leading research teams at WEHI. Students can be placed in a range of research disciplines, such as cancer, infection and immunity, neurological disorders, genetics and computational and structural biology.
The program offers opportunities for medical students to undertake paid research internships over 4 weeks (140 hours).
The timing of the internship is individually arranged with supervisors. It can be full time or part time but must be completed within 2026 (that is 01 Jan 2026 – 31 Dec 2026 and exclusive of WEHI holiday closures). Of note application outcomes will not be announced until the end of December so please plan the timing of your placement accordingly.
Recipients are awarded a stipend of $49.76 per hour (as per the current WEHI EBA), capped at 140 hours. Please note that payments for this internship are subject to tax.
Eligibility and selection criteria
Medical students are eligible to apply if they:
- Are currently enrolled in an Australian medical degree
- Are currently in at least year 2* and, if successful, would be continuing their medical degree during their entire internship placement period. This means students in their final semester at the time of application are not eligible to apply.
* First year students can apply if they have completed an Honours degree
- Have a confirmed supervisor and research project
If you have attempted to contact potential supervisors, but have been unable to secure an internship, please feel free to email cdt_coordinators@wehi.edu.au. The CDT team may be able to advise you with regard to targeting your approach to potential supervisors but will not be able to secure a placement for you.
How to apply
Applications are now open.
Applications close COB Friday 10 October 2025.
To start your application, complete the Part 1 of the the following online application form:
Please ensure you upload all required documentation, in order to be considered.
On submission, and if your application is deemed to be eligible, Part 2 of your application will be sent to your nominated primary supervisor for them to complete.
Application review
Finalised applications will be assessed by the review panel.
Shortlisted applicants will be invited for a, where possible in-person, interview with the panel. Interviews will take place in November and shortlisted applicants will be notified by the end of October.
Outcomes will be announced by the end of December.
Contact
For all other enquiries, please contact cdt_coordinators@wehi.edu.au.
