Scheme overview
Technology Internship (TIF Undergraduate)
What this scheme aims to do
Technology Internship funding supports undergraduate students to do a research and development project in innovative companies. This scheme was previously known as TIF Undergraduate?.
The company gains science and technology skills to help them develop their new product, process or service and the intern gains valuable commercial research and development expertise that will prepare them for a career in the industry.
Who can apply?
Companies resident in New Zealand that are registered for GST are eligible to apply. These companies must have a commercial focus, developing and selling products, processes and services for profit. Publicly owned, state owned enterprises can also apply.
Foreign owned companies resident in New Zealand can also apply. A key issue for these companies is to demonstrate that the funding will benefit New Zealand.
The Internship involves senior undergraduate students enrolled in an engineering, science or technology degree (NZQA level 7).
What the funding is for
The funding is provided to the company to employ the student to undertake a research and development project.
Current funding available
See the funding overview page for this scheme.
Related schemes
If you would benefit from Technology Internship you may also be interested in the following schemes:
- Technology Fellowship, which supports research by postgraduate students in innovative companies.
- SmartStart, which helps companies to start or complete a research and development project.
For more information
Companies should contact the nearest Foundation office.
Students interested in the scheme should contact companies they are interested in.