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Research internships.

Research internships offer an introduction to all aspects and roles across clinical academic research from trial design, data management through to undertaking practical research in a clinical environment.

Schemes provide a range of both taught and academically supervised interventions that both engage and expose the intern to the clinical academic research environment, but also provide them with the practical skills to undertake a research project supported by an expert clinical academic supervisor.

By the end of the programme we hope that participants will have the confidence to apply their newly learned skills within their employing Trusts, become research champions and consider a future clinical academic career to include formally accredited education programmes, either within the HEE/NIHR Integrated Clinical Academic Programme, or via other routes. Interns will also benefit from an enhanced ability to apply successfully for further formal research training.

I think I am a more confident practitioner as a result and have a greater understanding of how clinical academic research supports changes in clinical practice with direct patient benefit." Jed Jerwood, Art Psychotherapist, Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health Foundation Trust and John Taylor Hospice.

It has given me the opportunity to include elements of research into my current job and network with, plus get support from experienced researchers." Llewellyn Boucher, Extended Scope Physiotherapy Practitioner, Kent.

Resources and case studies are available to support your decision making and conversations with your manager.

Aims of scheme.

An internship scheme will:

- develop research and research capabilities throughout all levels of the NHS in order to enhance and diffuse evidence based practice (by providing research champions)

- provide the opportunity to develop a network of clinical academics so that learning, best practice and innovation can be shared and disseminated, both regionally and nationally

- support the development of clinical skills as well as research skills

- encourage research into areas related to HEE’s Mandate or to education and training as a whole

- offer an insight into a career in clinical academia and provide experience which would support applications for further formal research training.

Local contacts

For queries regarding research options in our local teams (including internships) please contact the following in your region:

If you are employed in the North West region, find information and contacts here .

If you are employed in the North East and Yorkshire region, find information and contacts here .  

For the Integrated Clinical Academic Programme Internship Scheme information also available on Sheffield Hallam University website.

For all other general queries contact the regional education team .   

Midlands and east

Including; Central Midlands, North Midlands, West Midlands and East of England. 

Contact us.

Clinical Academic Internship Programme information also available on the east of England website and Birmingham health partners website.

Including; North and South London .

Contact us on:  [email protected]

For the Integrated Clinical Academic Programme Internship Scheme information also available on the London South Bank University website (hyperlink to)  Integrated Clinical Academic Schemes | London South Bank University (lsbu.ac.uk)

Including;  Thames Valley ,  Wessex  , South West ,  Kent Surrey and Sussex .

To apply for the internships, candidates must be a registered professional from one of the professions listed in the eligible professions and registered bodies document below. The internships are available to those who have received no formal long term training in research.  If, as part of your registration requirements, you had to complete a diploma or masters you are still eligible to apply.

Applications must have clear potential for benefiting patients and the public and can involve: patients; samples or data from patients; members of the public/carers; health technology assessment; health services research; and research into clinical education and training. We would encourage applications where the research would focus on one of HEE’s Mandate requirements or into education and training.

Applications will be administered and managed by local teams, based on local requirements.

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3 March 2020

UK placements available through Oxford University’s exclusive Summer Internship Programme are open for applications! Whether you’re looking for a short-term, project-based placement or immersive work experience over the summer, we have a huge array of placements available to suit you.

The fantastic range of UK opportunities includes the chance to work in charities, TV, start-ups, museums, health and the pharmaceutical industry, marketing, finance, law, education, historic houses….the list is endless! To help you browse and navigate the huge range of opportunities available we have published a list of UK internships by sector , as well as a list of those in Healthcare and Pharmaceuticals , and Scientific Research and Development .

Featured Internship: Oxford Nanopore Technologies, Oxford Science Park, Oxford

Oxford Nanopore Technologies aims to disrupt the paradigm of biological analysis by making high performance nanopore based DNA/RNA sequencing products. Internship opportunities are available for a limited number of students to work within R&D teams of Oxford Nanopore. Applications are encouraged from highly motivated individuals who enjoy taking on new challenges. For more details and to apply please see the description on CareerConnect .

Students can apply for internships through the current batch of UK internships via CareerConnect, with an application deadline of 16 th March 2020 . More international and UK internships will be available through the programme from 17 th March.

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The Internship Office offers weekly Application Support Sessions which can be booked through CareerConnect . We also have a comprehensive application support guide to help you with your application. Stay up to date with our internship programmes by signing up to the Internship Office email alerts and visiting the Internship Office Facebook page .  For any questions please email [email protected] .

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NDM Summer Studentship Programme

The Nuffield Department of Medicine offers opportunities for summer studentships to undergraduate and Masters students. You will get the opportunity to work in a laboratory environment with an Oxford University Principal Investigator (PI) and their team in the Nuffield Department of Medicine (NDM) for a period of approximately eight weeks, normally in July and August. You will also get the opportunity to live in Oxford – one of the most beautiful and historic cities in the UK.

Some previous students on this scheme have gone on to successfully apply for fully-funded places on our DPhil (PhD) in Clinical Medicine programme with an  NDM Prize Studentship .

Take a look at some of our previous  students’ profiles  to learn about their experiences.

We encourage you to read through the Summer Studentship projects offered for 2024.

Selection criteria

• You should be considering applying to undertake doctoral-level research within one of the areas covered by NDM’s  institutes, units and centres
• You should be in the penultimate or final year of your undergraduate science degree or doing a Master's degree in the biological or medical sciences
• You can be applying from anywhere in the world
• You should have an excellent academic record
• You should be fluent in English
• You must be available to come to Oxford for approximately 8 weeks during the summer, preferably for July and August

Funding will be provided to cover accommodation and living costs throughout the two-month placement in an NDM research laboratory.

You will need to cover your own travel expenses and medical insurance costs.

Award payments will be made after your arrival in the UK. Basic accommodation will be arranged at an Oxford college on your behalf, and the cost for this will be deducted from your award.

Please note that the number of awards available is restricted and that this is therefore a competitive application process. Fulfilling the criteria listed above does not guarantee you an award.

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Applications for Summer Studentships 2024  are now closed.

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Summer Research Programme

King's College is a research-led institution with a commitment to advancements in healthcare through ambitious and innovative research projects. Our Biomedical Engineering Summer Research aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills required to participate actively in research and development. ​  

This is a rare opportunity for undergraduate students to explore becoming a researcher and solve real life problems, whilst preparing for the next phase of their education. Over this six-week period, students will work on an academic research project aligned with current research areas in the school of Biomedical Engineering, carrying out experiments to develop a solution to a pressing medical problem. During the programme, students will be based at St Thomas' Hospital

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Programme dates.

1 Jul - 9 Aug 2024 Applications open November 2023 Applications deadline 10 May 2024 Contact us Email address: [email protected] Phone: +44(0)20 7848 1533

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Over this six-week programme, students will work on an academic research project aligned with current research areas in the school, carrying out experiments to develop a solution to a pressing medical problem.

Students will take ownership of their research project by:

• Completing a literature review prior to the programme start
• Setting goals for the six-week period
• Designing an experimental strategy to achieve these goals
• Working independently under the supervision of an experienced project supervisor
• Embedding themselves into the host lab group
• Disseminating their work through a written report, an oral presentation and informal interactions with other researchers, following the approach used at scientific conferences
• Participating in weekly seminar on academic writing skills and other discipline-specific topics

All research projects are studied on campus in London.

Programme hours

Students will be expected to commit full-time to this course with a minimum of 35 hours for project work required in labs every week. There will also be 1-to-1 meetings with your project supervisor and lab group meetings scheduled across the six weeks.

Assessment and course outcome

The primary deliverables will be representative of those frequently used to disseminate academic research: Literature Review 20%; Scientific Paper 60%; Oral Presentation 20%.

Credit value

The Biomedical Engineering Summer Research module can be taken for credit towards degrees at other institutions and the module is examined to university standards. To receive credit for King's summer module, contact your home institution to ask them to award external credit. This module is equivalent to an undergraduate degree module and usually awarded 6-8 US credits or 15 ECTS.

Biomedical Engineering Research Programme

The projects allocated on this module will be aligned with the School of Biomedical Engineering and Imaging Sciences’ current research areas, addressing unmet patient needs.

Students will be placed alongside lab group members working in similar research fields, and expected to fully participate in the life of the lab group. Students will receive guidance on new scientific techniques required for their experiments. 

Projects available

Project 1 Title: Development and evaluation of robot ablation catheter system for cardiac ablation therapy

Aims: The project aims to develop and evaluate a robotic ablation catheter system with a view to automate cardiac ablation procedures. Our team has already developed and partially tested a robotic system that converts a standard ablation catheter into a robotic system. The project will involve refining the design of the robotic system, implementing control algorithms and carrying out evaluation in partnership with the cardiology team at St. Thomas’ hospital.

Project 2 Title: Development and evaluation of robotic trans-septal puncture

Aims: The project aims to develop and evaluate a robotic trans-septal puncture system with a view to automate this procedure and potentially reduce the risks to the patient. Our team has already designed a system that converts a standard trans-septal puncture kit into a robotic system. The project will involve constructing the system using additive manufacturing, implementing control algorithms and carrying out evaluation in partnership with the cardiology team at St. Thomas’ hospital.

Project 3 Title: Development and evaluation of cardiac phantoms for cardiac ablation therapy simulation

Aims: The project aims to develop and evaluate novel cardiac phantoms that can be used for training cardiologists for ablation procedures. The phantoms will be designed using patient images and additive manufacturing.  Challenges include the use of flexible filaments for 3D printing, thermochromic paints for recording ablations, and simulation of electrical activity.

Project 4 Title: Development and evaluation of a low-cost high-temperature 3D printer for PEEK

Aims: The project aims to develop and evaluate a low-cost 3D printer for printing of custom bone replacement implants using PEEK. PEEK is a material that is in the same family of materials as PMMA and is approved for human implants in some indications, such as dental and spine procedures. We have already developed a prototype printer for PEEK and aim to evaluate its performance in creation of patient-specific rib and sternal implants.

Project 5 Title: Development and evaluation of a low-cost silicone 3D printer

Aims: The project aims to develop and evaluate a low-cost 3D printer for direct printing of silicone structures. Our team has already developed a prototype and this project will aim to refine this prototype to achieve robust silicone printing. We will particularly focus the 3D printing of silicone cardiac valves for use in phantoms for the training and rehearsal of interventional procedures.

Project 6 Title: Denoising X-ray fluoroscopy images using deep learning

Aims: The project aims to evaluate the use of deep learning algorithms to denoise X-ray fluoroscopy images. We have already developed a series of convolution neural networks to perform the image denoising and evaluated these. The project will focus on the evaluation of our latest networks in the clinical setting of the cardiac catheterisation laboratory

Project 7 Title: Evaluation of web-based teaching and learning of anatomy using medical imaging and 3D models

Aims: We have developed a novel solution for web-based teaching and learning of human anatomy using medical images and 3D models –King’s Virtual Anatomy & Histology. The project will aim to refine  and  evaluate  this  solution using cohorts of students undertaking the King’s Summer programmes and current undergraduate students at King’s. We will be specifically evaluating the use of autostereoscopic 3D displays and AR for teaching and learning.

Project 8 Title: Evaluation of patient localisation using the Intel RealSense camera for robotic procedures

Aims: We aim to develop a robust solution to track a patient that may be supine on an operating or interventional table or on an ultrasound scanning couch. We have already trialled the Microsoft Kinetic for surface scanning of patients during robotic ultrasound scanning. The project will now move to the more recent and robust technology from Intel, the RealSense. We aim to develop and evaluate a real-time surface scanning solution that is robust to the clinical scenario, and which can be linked to robotic solutions, such as robotic ultrasound scanners.

Project 9 Title: Repairing and reproducing skeletons using 3D printing

Aims: This project will involve using state-of-the-art technology to repair and reproduce a range of animal skeletons for the Museum. We will use the Einscan Pro+ surface scanning system or computer tomography scanning to create 3D models of the skeletons. These will then be 3D printed using our range of additive manufacturing facilities at Guy’s and St. Thomas’ hospitals and ported to our online 3D viewing environment, King’s Virtual Anatomy & Histology. The models will be evaluated by our team of anatomists and used for teaching and learning in the School of Life Sciences and Medicine at King’s.

Project 10 Title: Robotic cardiac ultrasound

Aims: This project will use the newly developed robotic system and a cardiac ultrasound phantom to explore the use of the robot in trans-thoracic echocardiography (TTE). The student will be guided to design and perform experiments to do the robot-to-probe calibration and then quantify the probe positioning accuracy using the robot. Based on these works, we will further explore the application of the robot in improving ultrasound imaging, such as the field of view extension of 2-D TTE and image fusion of TTE to other modalities. The results will be analysed and the clinical impacts on TTE will be assessed.  Skills developed: This project is suited to students who would like to be involved in interdisciplinary research between robotics and medical imaging. It will help to improve their knowledge of ultrasound imaging and robotic control, as well as develop experimental and problem-solving skills.

All research projects can be studied on campus in London.Projects will be allocated on an ongoing basis. If you require further information on any of the projects listed above, please email [email protected] .

Undergraduate Summer School 2024 Academic Programme Fees

Programme Dates: 1 July – 9 August 2024 Price: £5,510 The cost of the academic programme would normally cover: • Academic tuition • Course materials (including building materials, lab supplies and protective equipment where applicable) • Access to the King’s digital teaching platform KEATS • On campus Wi-Fi • Use of campus facilities, such as library, classrooms and catering facilities For accommodation inclusive prices, please see tab Accommodation and Residential Packages.

Application cost

The application processing fee is automatically added to the Programme Fee at the time your application is submitted. Early applicants who submit their application by 31 January 2024, can take advantage of our £0.00 processing fee offer. Please note that in the event of a cancellation, the processing fee will be deducted from your refund along with any cancellation charges you may incur in line with our terms and conditions which you can find by clicking here A place on the programme is confirmed once full payment of the programme fees is received. Please visit our How To Apply page for information about how to apply and pay.

This is an open enrolment programme but due to the specialist nature of the research projects, students are required to fill the pre-requisites listed below.

If your qualification is not listed please contact us for advice, indicating the country in which you are studying and the name and level of your current qualification.

Pre-requisites

Applicants are expected to have completed their third year of undergraduate studies with a GPA of at least 3.3/4. Applicants who have completed their second year with a GPA of at least 3.5/4 will also be considered.

Participants must be studying, or have studied, a related subject during their undergraduate studies (ie. Mathematics, physics, engineering, sciences or medicine)

Participants must have an English language level of at least C1 in the CEFR or equivalent

If you require assistance to check your eligibility for the programme, please email [email protected] for advice.

Application Requirements

As part of the application process you will need to upload the following: -An academic transcript from the current or last institution you attended -Evidence of English proficiency level (if required) -A personal statement with the title of your chosen research project and your reasons for undertaking the summer research module

Summer Research Programme 2024 Residential Package prices

Accommodation dates: 29 June – 10 August 2024 Price: £7,970 The cost of the residential programme would normally cover: • Academic tuition • Course materials (including building materials, lab supplies and protective equipment where applicable) • Access to the King’s digital teaching platform KEATS • Accommodation and on campus Wi-Fi • Use of campus facilities, such as library, classrooms and catering facilities • Social activities (excluding travel)

Accommodation

Undergraduate students will be staying in Great Dover Street Apartments King’s Hall of residence. Address: 165 Great Dover St, London SE1 4XA Students are allocated single en-suite rooms with shower. Linen and towels are provided in the room.

Other application cost

The application processing fee is automatically added to the Residential Package at the time your application is submitted. Early applicants who submit their application by 31 January 2024, can take advantage of our £0.00 processing fee offer. Please note that in the event of a cancellation, the processing fee will be deducted from your refund along with any cancellation charges you may incur in line with our terms and conditions . Places in the programme in granted on first-come first-serve basis. Once all spaces are full, we reserve the right to close a course early. A place on the programme is confirmed once full payment of the programme fees is received. Please visit our How To Apply page here for information about how to apply and pay.

Financials and Budgeting

With so many things to do in London, budgeting can be a challenge. It can be a good idea for you to plan in advance and get a picture of the financial cost of living in London. Living expenses will depend on your choices and although London can be expensive, there are opportunities to get the best out of London on a limited budget. You need to consider allocating money for meals as well as travel around London and consumables. Information on travel fares can be found on the Transport for London website by clicking here . Aside from that, we encourage students to bring a small amount of spending money for gifts. Please be advised that a lot of shops and restaurants in London are cashless and may accept only payments by card.

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Early careers at Cancer Research UK

Join us to beat cancer

We are at the forefront of the global fight against cancer, bringing together millions of people who share our determination. But we need to go much further. We’re looking for people who can work collaboratively and focus on what matters to help us to get to where we want to be.

Whether you’re a graduate, undergraduate, school leaver or looking for a career change, we have programmes that will help develop your skills at the UK’s leading cancer charity. Our schemes offer insight into working for a charity in a supportive environment, all while playing a vital role in the fight against cancer.

Our early career programmes are unique as no previous experience or qualifications are required. This is because we are committed to breaking down barriers and creating an inclusive and diverse workforce, which we believe will help us beat cancer.

What to expect from working at Cancer Research UK

At Cancer Research UK, we want you to get involved with all we have to offer. Outside of your day-to-day role, you will have the chance to

• Get involved in exciting staff fundraising activities
• Join our expansive range of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion networks
• Benefit from our comprehensive wellbeing services

Our early careers opportunities

Paid internships.

Build experience and gain skills that will last a lifetime with our internships. We’re passionate about your personal development and we have opportunities across the charity throughout the year.

Length of programme: 12 weeks

For: anyone looking to gain work experience within the charity sector.

Student placements

Gain invaluable experience with our placements within the Centre for Drug Development or lab-based Cancer Research Horizons. We provide students with an interest in scientific or clinical research the unique opportunity to develop key skills in a world-class clinical research or lab environment. 

Length of programme:  12 months

For:   life sciences or chemistry students who want to gain experience in their placement year.

Accelerate emerging talent scheme

We’re currently reviewing our Accelerate scheme and will decide the future of the scheme in late summer/ early autumn of 2025; we’ll update this page when there’s more information to share.

In the meantime, as well as our other early careers options, we recruit a large number of vacancies each year that are suitable for those looking to start or build a career in the charity sector.

Apprenticeships

Learn and study for a qualification whilst working in a role that contributes to our mission of supporting people affected by cancer.

Length of programme: Various

For: anyone wanting to start their career in a new profession, or to progress their career in their current profession, whilst getting an insight into what it’s like working for one of the UK’s leading charities.

All our programmes offer a competitive salary and a range of benefits. Our Accelerate trainees earn £26,000 in your first year with an increase to £27,750 in your second year, whilst our Interns earn the London Living Wage.

Each and every one of our employees contributes to our progress. And every ounce of effort you put in will be supporting our work to beat cancer. We think that’s impressive. In return, we make sure you are supported by high-quality tools, policies and processes to help you to do your job well. Our work – from funding cutting-edge research to developing public policy – will change the world. It’s exciting to be part of our team.

Our benefits include: 

Flexibility

We want our people to have time away from work to support their different commitments, needs and interests. We encourage a flexible working culture, including options such as home-working, reduced or flexi-hours, job shares, job-splits, compressed and core hours. We offer a high level of flexibility for the vast majority of our office-based roles, meaning that you’ll only be required to work from a specific location for 1 or 2 days a week on average.

Development

We offer a wide range of career and personal development opportunities, including induction, core business skills, leadership and management development, talent programmes, accelerated progression opportunities for those with leadership potential, secondments and much more.

Annual leave

Working with us, you’ll be encouraged to take your 25 days holiday a year, plus bank holidays, and an extra day for Christmas Eve. We provide flexibility on religious holidays meaning you can choose to use the 5 UK religious bank holidays at another time for any reason including religious festivals, caring, wellbeing or other interests.

Cancer Research UK staff enjoy great benefits in and around Stratford with deals at local shops, bars and restaurants. Our staff have access to a wide range of discounts, benefits and cashback deals to support you with your financial wellbeing, through our Rewards platform. We offer an online savings and discounts portal covering many widely recognised retailers and brands from electronics, groceries, home and leisure, holidays and more.

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My journey at Cancer Research UK has been incredible. I've grown, learned many skills, and discovered aspects of myself. Working alongside diverse individuals has allowed me to tap into a wealth of knowledge and witness skills in others that I aspire to learn. Everyone is incredibly supportive, and always ready to offer assistance. It's been a fulfilling experience for me so far.

Vivian Boamah, Marketing, Fundraising and Engagement

Join an inclusive organisation

Beating cancer means beating it for everyone. Our vision is to create a charity where everyone feels like they belong, benefits from and participates in, the work we do.

This will help us make faster progress: it is well known that more diverse organisations perform better, and we will enable our community of cancer researchers to thrive.

We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented, and believe that a diverse workforce will help us to beat cancer sooner.  

We want to see every candidate performing at their best throughout the job application process, interview process and whilst at work. We therefore ask you to inform us of any questions or concerns you have about how we can support you with a disability or health condition or any adjustments you might need to enable this to happen. 

Together we will beat cancer.

Please contact us if you have any questions or should you require any adjustment due to a disability or a long-term health condition.

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