This website is currently being updated - the opening date for applications for the 2025 programme will be be published here in October 2024.
The Postgraduate School of Life Sciences, together with the sponsors of this scheme, are committed to widening participation in postgraduate studies at the University of Cambridge and will be using positive action under the Equality Act 2010, where appropriate, to tackle the underrepresentation of certain groups. See our eligibility criteria for more details.
Experience Postgrad Life Sciences offers paid 8-week research internships to UK and Republic of Ireland residents who are studying at a UK or Republic of Ireland university for their undergraduate bachelor degree and are in their penultimate year of study, with priority given to those from underrepresented and disadvantaged groups.
The programme in 2024 will run from Monday 8th July until Friday 30th August.
Interns will be invited to take part in additional events including training on how to apply for postgraduate courses and scientific lectures and seminars.
A variety of social activities will be provided during the programme.
