How to apply

 You must complete the online application form before 11pm Sunday 26th January 2025 deadline.

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2025 Application process:

Six summer studentships to commence in summer 2025 are being advertised with an application deadline in January 2025. These will be based at either at Chelsea or Sutton ICR sites and awarded through a competitive application process. Please see our FAQs for further details, and the list of research groups inviting applicants for project proposals. If you have any further questions, contact us at [email protected].

Stage 1

  • Candidates submit the online application form by 11pm Sunday 26th January 2025.
  • To navigate easily through the application, you can find a summary of all questions here

Stage 2

  • The initial application form (excluding the equal opportunities information) will be circulated to the corresponding research groups for evaluation.
  • Research groups will then shortlist candidates and it is expected they will then arrange interviews to identify their preferred candidate.
  • Together the selected student and research groups submit an application to the ICR including:
    • A short (~ 1 page) description of the project
    • The CV of the nominated student
    • A reference for the student and a short application form.
  • You will need to be involved in any applications submitted by the research group. In addition to applying for funding from the ICR the group may apply to external funding sources.

Stage 3

  • Three of the total six studentships will be ring-fenced for individuals from underrepresented groups (Black British and first-generation students). Ring-fenced applications will be evaluated separately.
  • The allocation of studentships will be based on the following criteria:
    • Strength of the project and the training objectives for the student;
    • Calibre of the student;
    • Stage of degree studies: scholarships are considered of most benefit to students in the middle years of their degree;
    • Previous summer placement experience: scholarships are considered of most benefit to students who have not had prior summer placements.
  • Applications will be ranked and if any of the successful students have also applied externally for funding, there will be a reserve list. Provisional allocations will be announced in April/May pending the outcome of external competitions in May.

The deadline for submission of applications to the ICR by supervisors is Friday 14th March 2025. Demand for these scholarships will be high so we cannot guarantee that research groups will be able to contact all the candidates that apply to their group. If you have not been contacted by 14th  March 2025, please assume that your application was not successful this time. Applications that are successful will be announced in April.

 

Please do not contact the Group Leader directly, all questions should be directed to [email protected].