<p>DSTA's Student Internship programme places JC, polytechnic, and university students on real defence technology projects alongside experienced engineers. Interns contribute to work across engineering, infocomm technology, and cybersecurity, and are paired with mentors throughout the placement.</p><ul><li>JC intakes: 1-month stints in June (JC1 and JC2) or December (JC1 only)</li><li>Post-JC/polytechnic pre-university interns: 2–6 months between January and June</li><li>Polytechnic and university interns: 3–6 month placements matched by project availability</li><li>Application windows staggered by student type (JC June opens February; JC December opens August; post-JC open until 28 February 2027); current students apply via their school's internship portal</li><li>Based at DSTA headquarters, 1 Depot Road, Singapore</li></ul><p>Questions about applications can be directed to internship@dsta.gov.sg.</p>