Webinar Series
Internship webinar august 2025
Recording now available on the Member’s Only Section of our Website
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Overall Key Messages
Now is the time to apply: Most summer internships across Australia and New Zealand are opening now.
Internships are diverse—from lab-based to computational, in-person to remote.
Networking is crucial: Reach out to potential supervisors directly—“if you don’t ask, you don’t get.”
The ANZMBS Summer Internship Award is now open until 5 March 2026.
Society membership offers further benefits, including internship listings, webinars, newsletters, and conference discounts.
Key Takeaways from Speakers
Prof. Wei Zhang (Flinders University)
Internships (ideally 3–6 months) allow meaningful engagement with real-world, industry-aligned projects.
Strong mentorship, hands-on skills, and exposure to commercialisation are central to intern development.
Building early connections and experience in marine biotech can lead to career-defining opportunities.
Dr. Maxence Plouviez (Cawthron Institute)
Internships are about learning and growing—not just producing results.
Interns gain essential insights into research life and develop confidence to pursue postgraduate studies.
Flexibility, enthusiasm, and curiosity are highly valued traits in interns.
Dr. Min Zhao (University of the Sunshine Coast)
Remote internships are viable, especially in computational biology and AI applications.
AI tools can speed up workflows in marine genomics and biotechnology.
Internships can be tailored around project interests, offering flexibility and skill development in emerging tech.
Dr. Leteisha Prescott (Postdoc, Cawthron Institute)
Leveraging networking opportunities (e.g., conferences) can lead to unique research experiences and international collaborations.
Internships can directly enable access to funding and leadership of independent research projects.
Don’t wait to be invited—seek out opportunities actively.
Annabelle McQuillan (Undergraduate Intern, Cawthron Institute)
Internships help clarify career direction and build confidence in the lab.
Experience gained in internships gives students an edge in coursework and future research.
Persistence and early preparation are key when applying for internships.
Special thanks to our speakers—Professor Wei Zhang, Dr Maxence Plouviez, and Dr Min Zhao—for sharing their expertise and passion, and to our past interns Leteisha Prescott and Annabelle McQuillan for their reflections and advice. Your contributions made the event truly memorable.
Attendees had the chance to submit their own responses:
In one word - why have you joined us today?
Word cloud from submitted responses to the question “In one word - why have you joined us today?”
