Summer Internships at the University of Cambridge

If you're a home student currently in your penultimate year (Year 2 or PTY) of undergraduate study at a UK University and interested in a future career in research, then apply for one of our paid 8-week summer internships with the School of Biological Sciences, Corpus Christi College, Cambridge.

The Programme in a nutshell:

💶 fully paid 8-week internship in life sciences

🔬 hands-on lab experience

🤝 training, networking and mentorship

📆 10 July – 1 September 2023

Closing date for applications: 30th January 2023.

Further information and how to apply can be found here: https://lnkd.in/emzBCFnp 

Want to expand your lab-skills portfolio and CV? Then this is for you!

We are offering SEVEN to EIGHT-week lab placements for year 2 students. These placements will provide you with an opportunity to gain an insight into what it is like working alongside life science and clinical researchers within a laboratory setting or remotely.

During the placement, your supervisor will get you familiarised with the necessary health and safety practices and Bio secure protocols, if applicable.   

The structure of these placements is reasonably flexible, but you are expected to devote 40-60hrs over SEVEN to EIGHT-week period to placement activities, which could include lab meetings and seminars. Please agree with your placement supervisor what your daily structure will be during the placement, and to clarify what their expectations are of you as a placement student and what your expectations are from them as your placement supervisor from the very outset. 

Attached is the list of available placements, which you can rank in order of preference in the placement application form (link here).  Please answer honestly to the questions on the application form.

Selection will be based partly on application question responses but will also involve random selection.  We are anticipating far more applications than there are placements available, so please be prepared to be unsuccessful with your application. 

If you are interested in completing these lab placements in February/March, please complete the placement application form by 2pm on Monday the 30th of January 2023.

GOOD LUCK! 

Widening Participation Summer Student Training Programme at the Francis Crick Institute

The Francis Crick Institute’s 2023 Summer Student Training Programme provides motivated, proactive undergraduates with 9 weeks of hands-on research training, helping them to find out what a career in biomedical research might be like. 20 training positions  are available.

Closing date for applications is 12noon on the 7th February.  

These training positions are only available to students in their 2nd or final year of study who have so far achieved a majority of 2:1 grades in completed modules to date.

To encourage talented students from under-represented groups to apply, please note that this programme has widening participation eligibility criteria, which includes that applicants must be either of Black ethnicity and/or be in receipt of enhanced maintenance support. 

Further information on the programme, eligibility criteria, and how to apply can be found here.

Graduate Research Assistant position in Health Technology/Assessment available in the Peninsula Technology Assessment Group (PenTAG), University of Exeter

The job involves supporting the team with our research, which involves the evaluation of new drugs, diagnostic tests, or medical devices on behalf of NICE or other clinical regulating bodies. We also conduct research to develop relevant methodology in these areas, and perform primary research related to health policy and practice. The team currently comprises systematic reviewers, health economists, health economic modellers, and information scientists working together, and the GRA would form part of the research teams helping out where needed while learning techniques of our trade.

The position will be 0.5fte and is available until 31st March 2027.

Closing date for applications is 20th January 2023and the advert is here: https://jobs.exeter.ac.uk/hrpr_webrecruitment/wrd/run/ETREC107GF.open?VACANCY_ID=977219cDG0&WVID=3817591jNg&LANG=USA

AstraZeneca - Research and Development (R&D) Graduate Programme – Bioscience - UK

Starting in September 2023, the programme lasts two years, consisting of three individual eight month placements. Each placement will provide you with fantastic insights in to drug discovery and development and the opportunity to expand your knowledge of our therapy areas.

If you have a Bioscience/Life science based bachelors degree and a desire to explore your scientific potential within a global biopharmaceutical organisation, our BioscienceResearch and Development (R&D) Graduate Programme could be the perfect start to your career. You’ll gain invaluable insight, exposure and opportunities across our diverse, Research and Development organisation. We’ll accelerate your learning and help you achieve your potential as a research scientist.

Date advertised: 8th November 2022

Application deadline: 8th January 2023

Start date: September 2023

Location: Cambridge, UK

Duration: Two years

For further information and to apply:  Research and Development (R&D) Graduate Programme – Bioscience - UK at AstraZeneca

Four-year, Fully-Funded PhD Doctoral Training Programmes (DTPs) available to apply to now!

There are some excellent fully-funded four-year PhD programmes (often referred to as Doctoral Training Programmes, DTPs, some which include a research MSc.) offered by top institutes each year (closing deadlines are normally in November-February prior to commencing the programme in September or October) that are well worth considering.  For example:

• • Wellcome Trust MRes + PhD in Stem Cell Biology | University of Cambridge (cam.ac.uk) - 6th January application deadline

  • NERC GW4+DTP | Postgraduate Study - PhD and Research Degrees | University of Exeter - 9th January application deadline

  • UCL-Birkbeck MRC-funded DTP - 9th January application deadline

  • The London Interdisciplinary Biosciences Consortium, BBSRC funded Doctoral Training Partnership - 10th January application deadline

  • MRC London Intercollegiate Doctoral Training Partnership Studentships - London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine & St. George's University of London - 15th January application deadline

Applications have now closed for the following DTPs, but may be advertised again for 24/25 entry:

• • MultiSci MRC DTP | Faculty of Medicine | Imperial College London 

  • Doctoral Training Partnership in Biomedical Sciences (MRC) - King's College, London 

  • Wellcome Trust PhD Training Programme in Neuro-Immune Interactions in Health and Disease | King’s College London (kcl.ac.uk) 

  • Wellcome Trust Advanced Therapies for Regenerative Medicine | King’s College London (kcl.ac.uk) 

The University of Exeter's Undergraduate Research Showcase - submit your research poster by the 8th January 2023

The Undergraduate Research Showcase takes place on 23rd to the 27th of January 2023. Submissions are open now until midnight 8th of January 2023. Please do submit any research work you have done. This would be ideal for PTY returners as you will have already made a poster about your research as part of the assessment. 

Full details are here: https://www.exeter.ac.uk/students/studyzone/ugresearchshowcase/

Why should I take part? "The Undergraduate Research Showcase is a fantastic way to network with other students and promote your research to academics. It will develop your communication skills and help you get noticed on applications for funding and further study. If you are considering studying for a research degree, such as a PhD, this is a fantastic opportunity to demonstrate experience in disseminating your contribution within an academic environment to the public and wider university community."

Volunteering Opportunity  - public engagement event for children and young people with ADHD

Date advertised: 13th June 2022

Application deadline: no deadline specified

Start date: Sunday 11th September 2022

Location: St. Luke's campus and Cross Keys cafe.

Duration: one day (Sunday 11th September 10am - 4pm)

For further information and to apply:  Please contact Charlie (Charlotte) Kelman at ck506@exeter.ac.uk (PhD student, College of Medicine & Health).

Graduate Position with Boston Scientific in Oncology (Health Economics and Market Access Team), October 2022

Boston Scientific is one of the world's largest medical device manufacturers.  As a member of the Healthcare & Market Access (HEMA) team, working with our HEMA senior members, the graduate will assist the team in supporting the promotion and utilisation of Boston Scientific's oncology and vascular technology portfolio within UK healthcare clients, including the NHS. 

This role is a 12 month contract, starting in October and can be based anywhere in the UK. Successful candidates may be retained by Boston Scientific in the HEMA or another division at the end of the contract

Date advertised: 30th August 2022

Application deadline: 

Start date: October 2022

Location: Remote working with frequent travel to UK office and customer sites.

Duration: One year (but may be extended)

For further information and to apply:  View the job description here.  Find about more about Boston Scientific and this position by watching this video:  https://youtu.be/QX0Bu202GcY 

Virtual Summer Recruitment Fair, 18th May  2022

On Wednesday 18 May 2022 we will be holding our second Virtual Summer Recruitment Fair.  

We will be hosting a diverse range of organisations, offering part time and casual work, internships, placements and graduate opportunities, as well as postgraduate study. All University of Exeter students are welcome regardless of your year of study, subject or campus. Our fair is also open to our graduates. 

So far we have 30 companies, including Admiral Group, Mars, News Associates, Somerset County Council, and many more, have signed up and are keen to talk to you in a selection of 30 minute group sessions and 10 minute 1:1 slots.

Don’t miss out – register now!  

Applied and Experimental Clinical Immunology (MSc)

Designed by international experts working in the areas of Infection, Immunity and Inflammation. Studying on this full-time programme will enable you to maximise your exposure to the research expertise in the Division of Infection and Immunity and the Systems Immunity University Research Institute.  The course is intended to provide a solid basis for a subsequent PhD and also for alternate careers with an immunology focus, with established industry links. 

Date advertised: 19 May 2022

Application deadline: Places allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, so apply as early as possible. 

Start date: 26 September 2022

Location: University of Cardiff School of Medicine

Duration: 1 year / Full time

Have a look at the promotional YouTube video here. Follow this link  for further information and to apply. 

Summer International Programmes and Research Projects at Fudan and  Shanghai Jiao Tong Universities, Shanghai, China

Date advertised: 4th March 2022

Application deadline: Shanghai Jiao Tong University research projects (30th May 2022); Fudan University international summer programme (15th June 2022)

Location: Shanghai/on-line

Further information and to apply: 

Summer research projects at Shanghai Jiao Tong University

Summer international programmes at Fudan University

Fully-funded PhD studentship, University of Exeter 

The University of Exeter’s College of Medicine and Health is inviting applications for a fully-funded PhD studentship covering Home tuition fees plus an annual tax-free stipend of at least £16,062.  

Project:

Exploring the molecular and synaptic effects of genetic risk variants associated with schizophrenia

The PhD studentship is available to study the molecular underpinnings of schizophrenia using single-cell RNA sequencing and bioinformatics. The studentship will be linked to a research Fellowship (Career Development Award) funded by the Medical Research Council to Dr Nicholas Clifton. 

Date advertised: 02 June 2022

Application deadline: midnight on 30th June 2022

Start date: January 2023 or as soon as possible thereafter

Location: College of Medicine and Health at the Research, Innovation, Learning and Development (RILD) Building (Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital) in Exeter.

Duration: 3.5 years full-time, or pro rata for part-time study. 

Full details of the studentship, the eligibility criteria and information on ‘How to Apply’ is given here. 

Funded Masters By Research Studentship, Sport and Health Sciences, University of Exeter: Evaluation of the Connecting Actively with Nature Programme

This MSc by Research project will support evaluation of the Sport England funded Connecting Actively with Nature (CAN) programme. Led by Active Devon, CAN is designed to support adults over the age of 55, particularly those who are inactive or have a lower level of fitness, have long-term health conditions, or are isolated, to achieve the many health benefits of being physically active in the natural environment. The project will involve using both quantitative and qualitative research methods to understand how physical activity, natural connectedness, general health and mental wellbeing changes in CAN participants as a result of being involved in the CAN programme.

The successful student will have an interest in physical activity, health sciences, public health, or health promotion and may particularly suit those interested in pursuing a research career. The successful student will be supervised by Dr Richard Pulsford (Sport and Health Sciences), and Drs Lewis Elliot and Sarah Bell (European Centre for the Environment and Human Health), and will be based primarily at the University of Exeter St Lukes Campus. The supervision team will provide mentorship and training in relevant research and analytical methods to support the successful completion of the research objectives and a Masters by Research thesis. Further development opportunities may will also be available through the University of Exeter and our partners at Active Devon.

Date advertised: 24th June 2022

Application deadline: 27th July 2022

Start date: 26th September 2022

Location: St. Luke's campus, Exeter

Duration: One year

For further information and to apply:  You can read more about the work of Active Devon here 

If you have any general enquiries about the application process please email pgrenquiries@exeter.ac.uk or phone +44 (0) 1392 723044. Project-specific queries should be directed to Dr Richard Pulsford (R.Pulsford@Exeter.ac.uk).

GW4+ DTP Widening Participation Summer Research Experience Placements

Are you interested in undertaking an 8 week Research Experience Placement project this summer?

The NERC GW4+ DTP are offering these 12 funded opportunities to UG students within all science departments, all geographical and environmental science departments and all mathematical and computing departments.

They are for undergraduate students from groups historically under-represented in science research to gain some experience of the research environment at a university or research institute and a taste of hands-on research work to address a science question in an independent project.

Date advertised: 26th May 2022

Application deadline: The deadline for applications is 23.59 on Monday 20 June and any queries should be sent to gw4plus-dtp@bristol.ac.uk

Start date: Summer 2022 (for up to 8 weeks)

Location: South West England

Duration: 8 week summer projects

Full details of each project, the eligibility criteria and information on ‘How to Apply’ is given in the DTP website link. 

University of Exeter's A2I Student Widening Participation (WP) Funding

This fund helps undergraduate students, who meet the Widening Participation (WP) Criteria arrange a 4 week (140 hour) paid internship with a UK Small Medium Organisation (SME; an organisation with less than 250 employees) registered Charity, Statutory Organisation or University of Exeter Academic or Professional Service. A bursary may also be available to help with any personal costs on a UK paid internship. All funds are issued on a first-come-first-serve basis.

Date advertised: 28th March 2022

Application deadline: Funding applications close Friday 13th May 2022 for internships at the University of Exeter, and Friday 10th June 2022 for all other qualifying internships.

Location: University of Exeter and UK-wide

Further information and to apply: A2I Student Widening Participation (WP) Funding | Career Zone | University of Exeter

Summer Studentship Opportunity 

Valuable opportunity or anyone considering a career in Health Research, Medicine, Nursing, Sports Science, Rehabilitation etc., or someone who wants to further develop their skills in critical appraisal and scientific writing.

Full details here.

Date advertised: 26th May 2022

Application deadline: 5pm on Monday 6th June. Please send a cover letter (maximum one side of A4) detailing your interest and how it fits with your longer-term aspirations to E.L.Taylor@exeter.ac.uk by (Don't forget to draw on relevant content from your APPLE form!) 

Project summary:

Lifestyle management to prevent and treat atrial fibrillation: a scoping literature review 

Background: Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a heart condition that causes an irregular and often abnormally fast heart rate. It is the most common heart rhythm disturbance in the UK, affecting about 1.4 million people. Atrial fibrillation in itself is not usually life threatening, but it can be distressing and, because having AF means that blood clots are more likely to form in the heart, it is a common cause of strokes. This results in substantial morbidity, mortality and healthcare use. The incidence of AF increases with advancing age and increased obesity. Other risk factors include hypertension, sleep apnoea, coronary artery disease, as well as alcohol and tobacco use. Many other lifestyle factors are thought to be associated with AF. While medical management (tablets and cardioversion) plays a key role on treating AF, addressing those lifestyle factors may also have a role in preventing or treating the condition, and there is a need for a literature review that considers and collates the evidence for each of these. 

Aim: To produce a scoping literature review on lifestyle management to prevent and treat atrial fibrillation. 

The student will work with this team and develop skills in:

• • Collaborating with our Swedish colleagues, by email and on-line meetings.

  • Performing a scoping literature review.

  • Presentation skills: presenting the findings.

  • Scientific writing: co-authoring a report that presents the results and conclusions. 

No Swedish-language skills are needed – our Swedish collaborators speak superb English.

 The team members:

• • Dr Michael Harris, GP and Honorary Senior Research Fellow, University of Exeter (project lead).

  • Prof Hans Thulesius, GP and Professor of Family Medicine, Lund University, Sweden.

  • Dr Thomas Lindow, clinical physiologist with a special interest in cardiovascular diseases, Lund University, Sweden.

  • Dr Glyn Thomas, Consultant cardiologist and electrophysiologist, Bristol Heart Institute.

  • Prof Gordon Taylor, Medical statistician and director of the NIHR Research Design Service for the South West (RDS SW), based at the University of Exeter

There is no payment directly associated with this placement but you can apply to the Dean's Individual Career Development Fund - scroll down on https://blogs.exeter.ac.uk/UEMSstudentopportunities/.

6-8 week Undergraduate Summer Internships (Translational Research Exchange, Exeter)

These awards provide promising undergraduates with hands-on experience of research during the summer holidays, with the aim of encouraging them to consider a career in research.

The Translational Research Exchange (TRE) summer internship offers undergraduate students who are not in their first year of study the opportunity to take part in a 6 to 8 weeks research project with an academic supervisor (to be organised with student/supervisor before submission). This programme with take part between July and September 2022 and has been developed to support undergraduate students to gain hands-on experience.

Date advertised: 28th February 2022

Application deadline: 10th April 2022

Location: University of Exeter

Further information and to apply: Summer Internships | Translational Research Exchange @ Exeter | University of Exeter

For some ideas on research areas within the College of Medicine and Health, and to find contact details of potential project supervisors (you may know some from classes they have delivered on your modules!), take a look at the following web pages:

• Research groups | College of Medicine and Health | University of Exeter

• The Institute of Health Research | College of Medicine and Health | University of Exeter

GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) 1year Biology Industrial Placements, September 2022 - Investigate and characterize PROTAC pharmacology in immuno-oncology and oncology indications.

GSK are a science-led global healthcare company that researches and develops innovative Pharmaceuticals and Vaccines products. Within the Protein Degradation Group, we support the ongoing drug discovery efforts by exploring targeted protein degradation techniques. PROteolysis TArgeting Chimeras (PROTACs) have attracted great attention as an alternative to the more common small molecule approach to treat diseases. 

Date advertised: 15th November 2021

Application deadline: 

Location: Stevenage, UK

Further information and to apply: Biological Sciences, Industrial Placement, UK - 2022 in Stevenage, United Kingdom | GSK Careers 

Undergraduate Research Showcase

The Showcase is a week-long exhibition of student research abstracts and posters based on work they have completed at university. Students will have the opportunity to win prizes and represent the University at national events such as the British Conference of Undergraduate Research (BCUR) and  Posters in Parliament subject to COVID-19 restrictions.  Not only is the Showcase an amazing opportunity for students to gain recognition for their work, but it is also a fantastic way to highlight the excellent research done within disciplines across all University of Exeter-affiliated campuses 

Date advertised: 7th October 2021

Application deadline: Submissions are now open and expressions of interest must be submitted by noon on Friday 10th December 2021. 

Location: On-line (The Undergraduate Research Showcase 2021/22 will take place from Monday 24 January - Friday 28 January 2022 )

Further information and to apply: Showcase 2022 | Undergraduate Research Showcase | University of Exeter 

Wellcome Sanger Institute Four-Year PhD Programmes, University of Cambridge

The Wellcome Sanger Institute is a world leading genomics institute at the forefront of experimental and computational genome research. Our PhD programme equips students with a unique blend of experimental and informatics skills, maximising their competitiveness for future opportunities. Twelve highly competitive fully funded (covering University fees and stipend) four-year PhD studentships will be available from October 2022. 

Date advertised: 15th November 2021

Application deadline: 2nd December 2021, 9am (Interviews will take place on Monday 24th January 2022, and will take place via videoconference.)

Location: Cambridge, UK

Further information and to apply: 4-Year PhD Programme – Wellcome Sanger Institute 

Operations Global Graduate Associates Programme  with AstraZeneca

Starting in September 2022, the Operations Graduate Programme begins with three individual eight-month placements. Each placement will provide you with extraordinary insights into our business, and the chance to influence our future direction. If successful during the first 2 years, you will then consolidate your learning and experience in your third year in the programme.

A flexible programme with global opportunities, our Operations Graduate Associates Programme is a platform for progression, connection, ownership, and accountability. In our global and regional functions, you could develop your knowledge of Supply Chain, Logistics, External Sourcing & Global Quality. Our corporate functions offer the opportunity to develop your skills and experience across Procurement, Information Technology, and Engineering.

Date advertised: 6th October 2021

Application deadline: 28th November 2021

Location: Macclesfield, UK 

Further information and to apply: Job ID R-121050  

GW4 Biomed MRC Doctoral Training Partnership - PhD opportunities in the SW and Wales

The GW4 BioMed2 MRC DTP offers competitive, fully-funded studentships in one of our three research themes:

• Infection, Immunity, Antimicrobial Resistance and Repair

• Neuroscience and Mental Health

• Population Health Sciences

About 60 medical research council (MRC)-funded PhD projects in medical research will be advertised from the 11th October 2021.

Date advertised: 11th October 2021

Application deadline: 26th November 5pm

Location: Exeter, Bath, Bristol, Cardiff

Further information and to apply: How to Apply for Students – GW4 Biomed 

NHS Graduate Management Training Scheme: General Management, Finance, HR, Policy & Strategy, Health Informatics, Health Analytics

Join the NHS Graduate Management Training Scheme and make a difference to the lives of millions of people.  We are the biggest employer in Europe and have placements available across England.

Our scheme offers you the opportunity to develop into a future leader in one of our specialisms including management, human resources, finance, policy and data analytics. Our trainees work in a range of organisations and types of services. You could be improving patient care in a busy hospital department or developing better ways of using data to improve key services as part of an office-based team. You will face challenges and enjoy success on a scheme where no two days are the same. This could be the start of an amazing journey.

Date advertised: 8th November 2021

Application deadline: 13th November 2021

Location: Nation-wide

Further information and to apply:  Graduate Management Training Scheme (graduates.nhs.uk) 

I would urge anyone applying to familiarise themselves with the Civil Service Success Profiles, particularly the behaviours for HEO/SEO grade and consider examples from their work/extracurricular/academic life which demonstrate these. Most (if not all) stages of the application are assessed based on the candidate’s demonstration of the behaviours/strengths listed in the job advert.

NHS Graduate Management Training Scheme: The Department of Health and Social Care's (DHSC) Health Policy Fast-Track Scheme

The Health Policy Fast Track Scheme (HPFTS) is a three-year DHSC leadership development Scheme that provides a fully financially supported study package towards a postgraduate qualification in Health Policy. The HPFTS provides a fantastic opportunity to shape and influence policies that will positively impact people’s health and wellbeing. It will open exciting new doors and give you hands-on experience of working closely with Government, in an unprecedented time.  

Date advertised: 22th October 2021

Application deadline: 13th November 2021

Location: DHSC’s headquarters in either Leeds or London 

Further information and to apply: 

The Department of Health and Social Care’s (DHSC) Health Policy Fast Track Scheme – Graduate Management Training Scheme (graduates.nhs.uk) 

Comprehensive version of the job advert: DHSC Health Policy Fast Track Scheme 2022 - Youth Employment UK 

I would urge anyone applying to familiarise themselves with the Civil Service Success Profiles, particularly the behaviours for HEO/SEO grade and consider examples from their work/extracurricular/academic life which demonstrate these. Most (if not all) stages of the application are assessed based on the candidate’s demonstration of the behaviours/strengths listed in the job advert.

Internships (4-week paid internships during 2022) with the Science Media Centre

The Science Media Centre (SMC; Science Media Centre) has an active and popular internship programme for those looking to gain experience in science-media relations. The programme gives a flavour of working on the front line between science and the news media. 

Our interns get involved in all aspects of the SMC’s work. This includes assisting with press briefings, helping out at events run by the SMC, providing research and administration support for the team, and media monitoring.  

Date advertised: 25th October 2021

Application deadline: 2nd November 2021

Location: London (various dates during 2022)

Further information and to apply: interns | Science Media Centre