Only one application form is required per student and they will be considered by all recruiting supervisors. Shortlisted candidates will then be invited to remotely interview with a specific supervisor. Should the application be shortlisted for interview we will contact your referee using the information provided on the application form. Only one student per research group will be invited to join the programme.

 

Eligibility: This programme is for undergraduate students who have completed their first year, but not yet commenced the final year of their programme by Monday 06 July. We will also be taking on two medical undergraduate students who have completed their first year. All candidates applying to the Undergraduate Summer Programme as a medical student must be enrolled in a medical degree programme (e.g. MBBS, MB BCh, or equivalent).

 

Due to the timeline of the recruitment process we are unable to accept students who will need to apply for a visa to attend the programme. Students with existing UK visas that do not restrict them from working outside of term time and eligible for this programme. Students who have settled status or ‘right to work’ status that does not prevent them from working outside of term time are eligible for this programme. British citizens and UK Home students are eligible or this programme. Evidence of your ‘right to work’ and/or visa/passport will be requested during the recruitment process.

 

Compensation: The 2026 Undergraduate Summer Programme is a funded programme, for which participants will receive a tax-free stipend of £457.56 per week, paid at the end of the programme. Accommodation is not included.

 

Programme dates: The 2026 Undergraduate Summer Programme runs from Monday 06 July – Friday 28 August, with all participants giving a presentation of their work on the last day. Students must be in attendance for the duration of the programme.