Student and Graduate Programmes

We invest substantial time and resources in supporting the mining career development of students and postgraduates.

Our program offerings vary from region to region, but may include the following:

  • Scholarships: We contribute to education expenses through annual scholarship awards, which often lead to permanent positions with SRK.
  • Internships: We organize placements with technical departments—such as geology, rock mechanics, geo-environmental, and mining—which increase interns’ knowledge of their fields and provide insights into global mining consulting.
Australia

Australia

In Australia SRK offers internships and graduate opportunities in a variety of technical disciplines, including: mining, civil and geotechnical engineering, mine waste and environmental management, hydrogeology, and geochemistry.

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Australia

In Australia SRK offers internships and graduate opportunities in a variety of technical disciplines, including: mining, civil and geotechnical engineering, mine waste and environmental management, hydrogeology, and geochemistry. These opportunities will allow you to work alongside experienced engineers and scientists on a diverse range of interesting and challenging projects within the mining industry.

Student Internship Program

We offer internships to local and international university students in disciplines such as;

  • Geotechnical and civil engineering
  • Mine waste
  • Mining (open pit and underground)
  • Hydrogeology
  • Geology
  • Geochemistry

As a professional services consulting firm, we provide advice across a range of commodities and disciplines on both local and international mining projects from exploration through to closure. Working with SRK, undergraduate students will be exposed to a variety of challenges under the close supervision and mentorship of experienced engineers and scientists. Students will develop an enhanced understanding of consulting workflows, industry best practices, and the application of software for technical processes ranging from geological modelling to engineering design. Placements provide students with opportunities to learn from experienced technical specialists, participate in field programs, and further their professional development as part of a highly motivated team. 

Internships are available to students from their 3rd year onwards and may be undertaken over a set period or on a casual, ongoing basis.

By the end of internships, we see students engaging in real work for our clients and developing their technical and business skills through hands-on consulting experience.

Graduate Opportunities

Many graduates secure positions at SRK following successful internships with us. Graduate positions may entail field and office-based work, depending on current needs. 

Our diversity of projects provides an exciting, accelerated learning environment in which graduates obtain the expert mentoring and support needed to increase their skills and build hands-on experience. Graduates are supervised by dedicated senior consultants who support their technical development and encourage their exposure to interesting and challenging projects involving contact with clients.

Our graduates work in consulting and industry roles across Australia and internationally. We consider it a privilege to help develop the dynamic and passionate mining professionals of the future.

Graduate roles become available based on client and business needs. Please refer to our Career Opportunities section for current positions.

North America

North America

Our United States and Canadian graduate scholarship programs aim to encourage and support students undertaking graduate studies and help them complete master’s and doctoral degrees in fields related to the mining industry.

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North America

We offer a scholarship program for graduate students of North American universities and colleges who are studying mining-related fields such as;

  • Mining and mineral process engineering
  • Exploration and mining geology
  • Hydrotechnical and geotechnical engineering
  • Hydrogeology and geochemistry
  • Tailings and mine waste management
  • Environmental science and engineering

To be eligible, you must be permitted to study in the United States or Canada, have an appropriate undergraduate qualification, and provide proof of enrollment in a mining-related MSc or PhD program at a North American university or college.

Our application deadline each year is May 31st, and successful applicants are notified in early September.

Assessment Criteria

Your application will be assessed by our internal scholarship panels in terms of:

  • Academic achievement
  • Prior industry experience, if applicable
  • Relevance of studies to the mining industry

Application Requirements

Your application package must include:

  • A brief resume, including any work experience details
  • Current academic transcripts and proof of enrollment in a North American university or college for the upcoming academic year
  • A written statement of no more than 500 words indicating:
    • Topic and summary of the intended graduate research
    • Applicability of the research to the mining industry
    • Perceived benefits to be obtained from the scholarship
    • Genuine desire to work in the mining and mineral resources industry
    • Any other awards or scholarships received
    • Additional information considered relevant
  • A written recommendation by a university or industry reference with contact details

Submissions must be in English for the United States and English or French for Canada.

Application Questions and Submissions

Please contact us via the following email addresses:

United States: us_scholarships@srk.com

Canada: ca_scholarships@srk.global