Applications open: 17 June – 3 July 2026
Applications are open from 17 June to 3 July 2026 for students with strong connections to Tairāwhiti who are ready to learn, contribute, and grow. If you’re motivated, curious, and eager to make the most of your summer, we encourage you to apply using the form below and become part of the next generation of Mātai interns. Successful applicants will be notified in October 2026.
You can find the reports from our Mātai Summer Interns in the files below.
Please complete the application form to apply for the 2026–2027 Mātai Summer Internship Programme.
This year’s Mātai summer interns made meaningful contributions to a range of important scientific research projects over a 10-week period during the summer holidays.
Our Mātai Summer Internship Programme gave 16 outstanding interns the chance to tackle real-world health challenges.
