Overview
ANIP is accepting Semester 1 2027 applications for February–May placements with eligible parliamentary, government, diplomatic, NGO, think-tank and research hosts.
Complete internship details
ANIP combines an internship placement with an academic research project and professional-skills learning. Commonwealth Government, Commonwealth Parliament and ACT Legislative Assembly placements are restricted to Australian citizens; other listed host types can be open to eligible international and exchange students at ANU.
Eligibility requirements
Applicants must be currently enrolled at an Australian or international university, have permission for ANIP to count toward their degree, and have completed or be on track to complete two full years of university study (96 units or equivalent). Undergraduate and postgraduate students from any discipline may apply.
Tips for this internship
Practical Job and Scholarship guidance. These tips do not replace official rules or create new eligibility requirements.
- Tailor the CV and application to the responsibilities and required skills stated on the official employer page.
- Use concrete evidence of relevant work, projects and measurable results rather than generic claims.
- Confirm location, work authorization, remote restrictions and sponsorship terms before applying.
- Apply through the original employer or official recruitment destination shown on this page.
Verification notes
Official ANIP application page checked 2026-09-07 UTC. Semester 1 2027 applications are open and close 30 September 2026. No closing clock time or timezone is stated, so deadline_date is used.
Job and Scholarship is the discovery and verification layer. Confirm eligibility, dates, salary/funding and application instructions on the original source before submitting anything.
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