OpenFieldCurtin Western Australian Energy & Mining Industry Research Internships
Structured 12-week vocational research internship embedding graduate engineers with Western Australian resource, energy, and engineering pioneers (BHP, Rio Tinto, Woodside, Chevron).
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Enrolled Master of Professional Engineering student with minimum 65% CWA.
- English language proficiency
- Professional English communication skills for workplace and site safety.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Resume / CV, technical engineering portfolio, and project preference statement.
- Recommendation letters
- Academic endorsement from Curtin engineering internship coordinator.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Salaried internship: AUD $850 to AUD $1,200 per week for 12-week professional industry research practicums
- Application fee
- Free enrollment for approved Curtin graduate students
- Tuition / joining costs
- Included in enrolled degree curriculum; industry stipend paid directly.
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- April 15, 2027 for Semester 2 industry practicum placements
- Last source review
- 2026-10-14
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Curtin University documentation reviewed 2026-10-14. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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