UNIQ+ PAID Research Internship at the University of Oxford (£3,300 stipend)Deadline: 19 February, 2025

Are you curious about postgraduate research and considering taking the next step in your academic journey? The UNIQ+ Research Internship offers you a unique opportunity to experience life as a postgraduate student at the University of Oxford. This seven-week programme, running from Monday, 7 July to Thursday, 21 August 2025, provides an immersive research experience designed to boost your confidence, skills, and future prospects.

What Is UNIQ+?

UNIQ+ is more than an internship—it’s your chance to engage in a hands-on research project while building connections with Oxford’s researchers, academic staff, and postgraduate students. Over the course of the programme, you’ll:

• Undertake a research project in a department aligned with your interests.
• Attend training sessions to develop key research and transferable skills.
• Participate in information sessions and social events that introduce you to the Oxford community.

This experience is designed to help you understand postgraduate research, enhance your CV, and prepare for future academic applications.

Benefits of Participating in UNIQ+

UNIQ+ is designed to support and inspire talented individuals who might face barriers to postgraduate study for reasons beyond academic ability. As part of the programme, you’ll receive:

• Paid Internship: A stipend of £3,300 for the seven-week programme, covering potential summer earnings and travel expenses.
• Free Accommodation: Single-room accommodation in Oxford for the duration of the internship.
• Research Skills Development: Opportunities to gain practical research experience under the guidance of academic staff, post-doctoral researchers, and current DPhil (PhD) students.
• Career Preparation: Training in transferable skills, such as presentation techniques, and guidance on making competitive postgraduate applications.

Programme Structure

1. Induction: The programme begins with an induction to introduce you to Oxford, your research project, and your fellow interns.
2. Research Project: You will work full-time on your chosen project in one of Oxford’s divisions: Medical Sciences, Mathematical, Physical and Life Sciences (MPLS), Humanities, or Social Sciences.
3. Supervision and Support: Regular supervision will be provided by academic staff and researchers to guide your progress.
4. Final Presentation: At the end of the programme, you will present your findings and submit a report summarizing your research.

Who Can Apply?

They plan to offer up to 130 UNIQ+ Research Internships to eligible candidates. Applications are encouraged from individuals who demonstrate talent and commitment but face challenges in continuing to postgraduate study. Before applying, ensure you meet the eligibility requirements for 2025.

To be eligible for UNIQ+ you must:

1. be ordinarily resident in the UK (your UK residence should not have been wholly or mainly for the purpose of receiving full-time education, eg you moved to the UK for educational purposes at the start of your course); and
2. be currently undertaking or have completed an undergraduate degree at a UK or Irish university; and
3. have completed at least one full year of your undergraduate degree at the point of application if you have not graduated yet; and
4. not have already completed or be currently studying a PhD/DPhil, or have an offer to start a PhD/DPhil (see the Who should apply? section of this page for advice if you have applied for PhD/DPhil study and are waiting to hear the outcome); and
5. meet at least one of the following criteria:
   • be in the first generation of your family to go to university (ie none of your parents, stepparents or guardians have attended university, or completed higher education qualifications); or
   • be care experienced (for a period of more than 3 months); or
   • have had caring responsibilities for 3 months or more which either have occupied more than 10 hours per week, or which have impacted on your education, health or wellbeing; or
   • be estranged from your parents/guardians; or
   • have been considered as statutorily homeless and qualified for assistance under your local authority’s ‘main homelessness duty’; or
   • be a refugee, stateless person, or asylum seeker, or been otherwise forcibly displaced within or outside your country of origin; or
   • be from a low-income background and in receipt of more than the minimum levels of support detailed from your regional funding body in the most recent year during which you received finance for your undergraduate degree (see the Financial eligibility section of this page to find out how to check whether you meet this financial criterion).

Key Dates and Application Process

• Application Deadline: 12:00 midday UK time on Wednesday, 19 February 2025
• Steps to Apply:
  1. Review the eligibility criteria and available projects.
  2. Select up to three preferred projects.
  3. Nominate a referee and ensure their reference is submitted by the deadline.
  4. Complete the application form and upload required documents following the Application Guide.

Accommodation Details

You’ll be provided with a single room in Oxford at no cost, available from Monday, 7 July to Friday, 22 August 2025. Additional details will be shared if you are offered a place.

Take the Next Step

Join UNIQ+ to gain hands-on research experience, connect with experts, and prepare for a future in postgraduate study. For more information and to start your application, visit the OFFICIAL LINK & APPLY