The programme is targeted at students who are studying at a UK or Republic of Ireland university for their undergraduate bachelor's degree.
Applicants must:
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be undergraduate students enrolled in a UK or Republic of Ireland college or university studying for a degree in a life sciences discipline
- applicants from the Republic of Ireland must not need a visa to work in the UK (i.e., only ROI nationals should apply)
- be in the penultimate year of their bachelor's degree, at the time of application
- be on course for a 1st or a 2i, as evidenced by their referee
- be able to demonstrate a strong record of academic performance
- have an interest in undertaking a research postgraduate degree (MPhil or PhD)
- be available to participate in all elements of the programme from 14 July – 05 September 2025 during normal working hours (9am to 5pm on weekdays)
- consent to abide by the terms and conditions of the offer, should you be made one, and commit to providing all requested feedback within one month of the close of the programme.
Notes for medical students:
Medical students in their second year until their penultimate year of studies would be considered but will need to state clearly in their personal statement how this internship will be important for their future career in research.
Medical students will only be eligible for consideration on the programme once, so we advise you consult with your tutor, or similar, for advice on when is best for you to apply.
Applicants should not:
- have previous significant research experience
- be currently studying for an integrated master's degree
Data Protection Information about how we will use the information you provide in this application form can be found here. Please note that all the data you provide on this form, including special category personal data, will be held together and used in this way.
Widening Participation
In addition, the University will be using positive action under the Equality Act 2010 to tackle the underrepresentation of, and overcome the disadvantage experienced by, certain groups , including those:
- identifying as belonging to an underrepresented ethnic group.
- granted refugee status in the UK.
- mature students.
- have received free school meals.
- at the time of applying for their undergraduate course, were living in one of the most deprived areas of the country.
- at the time of applying for their undergraduate course, were living in an area where it is unusual for young people to go to university.
- were the first generation of their family to go to university.
- entered university at undergraduate level from a Care background or a Foyer resident.
- estranged from their family.
- have caring responsibilities for an ill or disabled family member who could not manage without this help.
- have been a single parent, or lone guardian of a young person who is aged under 18 and/or still in full-time education during their undergraduate degree course.
- received full state support for maintenance for their course of undergraduate study.
Evidence that a student comes from an underrepresented or disadvantaged group should be provided by the referee in their reference letter to the programme. The University of Cambridge is committed to equality of opportunity and admissions to the programme will be solely on the basis of merit.