The details

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Work placement hours

Completion of 140 hours

Schedule

Two days a week

Duration

10 weeks

Academic coordinator

Dr Kathryn Robison will guide and mentor you, ensuring a productive integration of academic knowledge and practical experience.

Team leader

Your assigned team leader within the research team will offer hands-on support, helping you navigate and excel in your specific role.

Before you apply

  • Do not enrol in USSC3703 or USSC6205 prior to being offered an internship placement. Your internship placement, and subsequent enrolment in USSC3703 or USSC6205, will only be offered to you following a successful recruitment process.
  • If you are interested in applying, but don't meet the pre-requisites for USSC3703: US Studies Internship you may be eligible for an enrolment exception request. More information about this process can be found here.
  • Cross-institutional study is considered on a case-by-case basis. Apply separately through the cross-institutional admissions process. For undergraduate cross-institutional admissions, click here. For postgraduate cross-institutional admissions, click here.

Submit your application

Email your application to ussc.researchdirector@sydney.edu.au, and make sure to include the following:

  1. A cover letter (1 page maximum)
  2. Your CV or resumé.
Applications close on Wednesday, 6 August 2025 at 11.59pm.