Funding Overview
Technology Internship (TIF Undergraduate) 07/08

• This scheme is closed to new applications. We will continue to fund this type of scheme under a new single flexible funding scheme that can be customised to suit company needs.
• Please contact your TechNZ partner or TechNZ Business Manager who will advise you on the best funding options for you and provide you with an up to date application form.

This scheme encourages innovative companies to employ senior undergraduate students enrolled in a science, technology or engineering degree on a research and development project. This scheme was previously known as TIF Undergraduate.

Funding is provided to larger companies that run internship programmes as well as smaller companies that are developing their first innovative product.

Current funding available

We are investing in this scheme using an on-demand process, meaning you can apply for funding at any time.

Technology Internship? funding provides baseline funding of $16 per hour for up to 800 hours of work upon proof of the company's payment to the intern. This funding is paid directly to the company employing the student.

How do I apply?

The application guidelines can be found on the timeline on the right of this page under more detail.

For more information

Companies should contact the nearest regional TechNZ partner.

We also suggest you contact your local university as they will have a working knowledge of the scheme and assist you to find a suitable student.

All material supplied to the Foundation? in technology New Zealand applications for funding is treated with the strictest confidence.