Monash Sourced placements and matching

What Monash-sourced placement opportunities exist for Science students?

Placement opportunities vary each teaching period depending on host availability and industry demand. The Monash Internships Team works with industry throughout the year to develop opportunities across a range of Science disciplines and areas.

We encourage students to keep an open mind when considering opportunities. Industry Experience can provide valuable professional skills and industry exposure even when a placement is not in a very specific or niche area of interest. We cannot guarantee that a Monash Sourced placement will be available in a particular organisation, discipline or niche area.

Are laboratory or research-based placements available?

Laboratory, research and R&D opportunities may be available, but this varies each teaching period and depends on the opportunities offered by our industry partners. If you are looking for a very specific type of experience, we encourage you to also explore Student Led opportunities, as we cannot guarantee that a Monash Sourced placement will match a particular area of interest.

Are chemistry-related internships available?

Chemistry-related opportunities may be available, but the number and type of placements vary each teaching period depending on host availability. We cannot guarantee placements within a particular discipline, so we encourage students to consider a range of opportunities that can provide relevant industry experience and transferable skills.

How are students assessed and selected for Monash Sourced placements?

Monash Sourced applicants are assessed based on their application responses, résumé and virtual video interview. Students who progress through this assessment process may then be considered for suitable placement opportunities.

Is the Monash Sourced application process competitive?

Yes. The Monash Sourced application and matching process is competitive, and progressing through the application process does not guarantee a placement.

We recommend submitting a strong application, including a professional résumé, thoughtful application responses and well-prepared virtual video interview responses. These may be considered when shortlisting and matching students to suitable host opportunities.

Host organisations may also review shortlisted candidates and conduct their own interview or selection process before making a final decision.

How are students matched to Monash Sourced placement opportunities?

When matching students, we consider a range of factors including the student's area of study, the host's requirements, location and transport. Some Science placement opportunities are located outside metropolitan areas, so flexibility around location and travel may increase the range of opportunities available to you.

Are Monash Sourced placements guaranteed if I progress through the process?

No. We try our best to place students who progress through the assessment and matching process, but a placement cannot be guaranteed. The number and type of opportunities available varies each teaching period and depends on host demand, student suitability and matching requirements.

What happens after I submit a Monash Sourced application?

Your application and eligibility will be assessed by the Monash Internships Team. As part of the selection process, we will review your application responses and résumé, and you will be invited to complete a virtual video interview.

If you meet the eligibility requirements and successfully progress through the assessment process, you will be considered for suitable host opportunities based on your area of study, interests, location, transport options and the requirements of our host partners.

If you are matched to an opportunity, the host will review your application and may invite you to an interview. If you are successful, your placement will be confirmed and you can proceed with enrolment and the required pre-placement steps.

Do I need access to a car for a Science placement?

Not necessarily. However, some Science placement opportunities are located outside metropolitan areas or may be difficult to access by public transport.

As part of your application, you will be asked to provide information about your transport and travel availability. Please answer these questions accurately, as the information you provide will be considered when matching you to suitable placement opportunities.

If you are matched to a placement based on the information provided in your application and later change your availability or transport preferences, this may not be accepted as grounds for a re-match.

Being flexible about location and travel may increase the range of placement opportunities available to you.

Can I request a different placement after I have been matched?

Monash Sourced placements are matched based on the information you provide in your application, your suitability for the opportunity and the host’s requirements. All Monash Sourced placements are pre-approved to align with the relevant unit learning outcomes.

If you have a genuine reason for requesting a different placement, you can submit a Placement Re-match Request Form. Re-match requests are only considered where they meet the criteria outlined in the form, such as distance, special circumstances, conflict of interest or ethical concerns, or language requirements.

Submitting a re-match request does not guarantee another placement. If you decline your current match, the opportunity may be allocated to another student and you will be placed on a waiting list. You will only be considered for another match if a suitable additional opportunity becomes available.

It is important that the information you provide in your original application is accurate. A re-match request may not be accepted if the reason for declining the placement is inconsistent with the information you provided during the application process.