Undertaking work experience or a relevant community engagement activities is an essential component of Stage 3 of the Engaged PhD program. The choice of experience is specific to the chosen pathway. These may occur within UniSA (for example: paid teaching of undergraduates; or a volunteer internship with a UniSA business or governance unit); or externally (for example: volunteering with a Non Government Organisation or volunteer industry or government placement).

Students are encouraged to identify an appropriate work experience or community engagement activity early for Stage 3 in conjunction with their supervisors; and discuss these with the Dean: Research Education and the staff in the Division of Health Sciences Research Office.