Technology Research Experience Placements
The School of Technology invites current undergraduate students to apply for an eight-week paid research experience placement which will take place in the summer of 2026.
This is open to all students who meet the essential and widening participation criteria and provides an opportunity to undertake an eight-week research project in one of our departments.
Practical training sessions that include presentation skills and preparing applications for postgraduate courses also form a vital part of the programme with centrally organised social activities providing an opportunity to interact with interns across the University.
During the placement you will:
- Be paid the real living wage
- Stay in college accommodation to experience student life at Cambridge
- Be part of a research group to experience real postgraduate
- Undertake training to help you prepare for applying for postgraduate courses
Placements will start on Monday 6th July 2026, ending Friday 28th August 2026.
Further information about eligibility for the scheme, and a list of available projects, can be found via the links below.
For any questions regarding Technology Research Experience Placements, please email us at TREP@tech.cam.ac.uk
How to apply
Applications will open soon. Deadline for applications: Friday 20th March 2026
Application form
You can apply by completing the online form (coming soon). You will need to refer to the eligibility criteria and the projects list. There are three sections on the form: ‘About You’, ‘Eligibility’ and ‘Research Experience Placement’, you must complete all sections. You may wish to review the questions you will be asked before completing your application, by looking at this template (coming soon).
Transcript
Please upload a copy of your academic transcript within the application form. This can be a PDF or an image file up to 100mb. This can be a screenshot from your self-service/student portal but must include your name, University logo, as well as your current grades.
Academic reference
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 them with this form ask that they submit it directly to the School of Technology.
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 School of 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 27th April 2026.