Join a QUBIC lab for a 4-week Summer Internship and gain real-world hands-on experience in quantum biotechnology research!
QUBIC is delighted to offer an exciting opportunity to current domestic undergraduate students to engage in hands-on research projects during a summer internship. The internship will be hosted by researchers at one of QUBIC’s five Nodes (Flinders University, University of Melbourne, University of Wollongong, University of Queensland, and University of Technology Sydney). This opportunity is facilitated by the Mentoring, Training and Development (MTD) Portfolio.
The internship will provide
- Hands-on experience to develop research skills
- Exposure to the frontier at the interface between quantum technology and biotechnology
- A stipend of $3,000
- Access to word-class researchers and facilities
- Networking opportunities with fellow interns and researchers across our five Nodes
Duration: 4 weeks (Jan-Feb 2026)
Eligibility: Domestic students must be in their second, third or final year of their undergraduate degree, and be currently enrolled at an Australian or New Zealand university.
Before you apply
BROWSE THE PROJECTS HERE
- Book a meeting with the supervisor(s):
- Email the listed contact to arrange a brief chat (15–30 min).
- Use the meeting to confirm fit, feasibility, and lab onboarding.
- Obtain a confirmation email if you want to apply for the project:
- After the meeting, request a brief confirmation email from the supervisor stating they are willing to host you if selected.
Key dates
- 7 November 2025 – Applications close
- 24 November 2025 (week of) – Successful applicants informed
- 12 January 2026- Internship commences
- 13 February – Internship concludes
Application Process
In 2026, QUBIC will offer ten undergraduate internships across four Nodes. You can apply for one primary project and list a second preference if you wish. Please make sure you’ve met with and received approval from the supervisor(s) for both projects before applying. For your application, please compile one PDF containing the following, in order:
- Project selection
- Name of project and node (as listed in booklet)
- Supervisor name(s)
- Motivation statement (300–400 words)
- Why this project and supervisor
- What you hope to learn (skills/outcomes)
- How your background/skills prepare you to contribute
- Attach your CV
- Attach you academic transcript
- Attach supervisor confirmation email
How allocation works
After applications close, the QUBIC MTD Committee will review all submissions in consultation with project supervisors. Each project can host one student, and placements will be based on student fit, supervisor endorsement, and overall program balance across QUBIC’s Nodes. If multiple applicants apply for the same project, other suitable opportunities may be discussed with supervisors to ensure strong matches between students and available projects.
Please email applications to the program co-ordinator Dzung Do-Ha (dzung@uow.edu.au).
Read what our 2025 Summer Internship students had to say about the program.