Please note that these internships are limited to AHRC-funded researchers ONLY!

The Royal Institution (Ri) are looking for 17 PhD students to join them for a 3-month internship across eight different teams within the Ri:

Christmas Lectures (x1), Digital Media (x4), Marketing & Communications (x1), Demonstrations (x1) , Masterclasses (x4), the Young Scientist Centre (x4), Science in Schools (x1) and Family Programmes (x1).

These placements are ideal for students interested in building their science communication and engagement skills, and in gaining experience of education outreach.

For more information on any of these internships and exact dates for placements, please visit the Ri website here.

To apply, please send a current CV with a supporting statement of no more than 500 words, to recruitment@ri.ac.uk, detailing which internship you are interested in and why we should consider you for the placement.

Closing date: 9am Monday 29 July 2024
Interviews: Week commencing 5/12 August 2024

Please note, the Ri offers only offers internships to students who are enrolled on a research degree, under the Doctoral Training Partnership programme, funded by the following Research Councils: BBSRC, EPSRC, MRC, AHRC and NERC. These opportunities are only open to PhD students who are eligible for a stipend via their DTP/University/research council in order to undertake a 3-month professional internship. Students should check with their university that they are able to secure funding before applying. They will need to obtain the grant holder’s written permission to undertake the placement, outlining any funding arrangements, before a position can be offered.

All roles are based in Central London, with a mix of home and office working; students will be expected to base themselves within or near to London for the period of the placement.

We wish you the best of luck with your applications!