How to Apply

Applications have now closed

To apply for this programme please submit the following documents no later than 11.59pm Friday 14th March 2025:

  • A completed application form (Google Form)
  • A completed Widening Participation form (UoC Qualtrics Form)
  • A copy of a recent transcript from your undergraduate degree uploaded via the application form. This can be a screenshot from your self-service/student portal but must include your name, University logo, as well as your current grades. Up to 5 files can be uploaded.
  • An academic reference provided via this document
    Your referee should be a member of university academic staff, for example a tutor, advisor or professor, who knows and can comment on your academic ability, the quality of your work and your suitability for the internship. Please approach your referee first and discuss the internship opportunity available. Once agreed, provide the template and ask that they submit it directly to the school, as per the information provided in the document.

You may wish to review the questions you will be asked before completing your application. Templates of the forms are available below:

For any questions regarding the internship programme or the application process please email us at steminterns@admin.cam.ac.uk.

International Applicants

We welcome applications from those who are resident outside of the UK, however you must have, or expect to have and be able to prove right to live and work full time in the UK for the duration of the programme.


We are unable to provide advice on visas, but further guidance can be found at Work in the UK - GOV.UK. Details on the Right to Work checks that we are required to undertake can also be found at www.hr.admin.cam.ac.uk/hr-services/visas-immigration/right-work

Shortlisting and selection

Applicants will be assessed competitively on the basis of both academic achievement and academic potential in the context of their education to date. In the circumstances where all other things are equal, priority will then be given to those who are from groups that are currently under-represented in postgraduate study in the physical sciences and technology and/or who have experienced some form of educational disadvantage, using positive action under the Equality Act 2010 where appropriate. The University will monitor the impact and intends to use positive action only where appropriate.

We will notify successful applicants w/c Monday 28 April 2025 at the latest, with the aim of contacting candidates earlier if possible.