Student Placements

Student Placements

The LMB Student Placement Scheme is for undergraduate students considering a career in research who want hands-on experience and a real sense of what it is like to work in a lab.

LMB Student Placement Scheme

When?

Usually between July and September

How long?

8-13 weeks

How many?

12-14 placements

Outcomes

• Lead your own project, under the guidance of your mentor.
• Plan and carry out experimental research.
• Learn new techniques, record and analyse data.
• Gain knowledge, read research papers and attend seminars.
• Take part in team discussions.
• Present your results to your lab colleagues.

Funding

Competitive salary for the period of the placement.

Eligibility

• Undergraduates who are UK nationals or who meet UK residence requirements.
• Overseas students who are enrolled full time at a UK university with a valid student visa for the period of the placement.
• International students through the UKRI Temporary Worker Exchange Scheme.

Other placements hosted by the LMB

GenerationResearch

The LMB, in association with the University of York’s GenerationResearch scheme aims to facilitate greater equity in access to technical and research opportunities for all students interested in a career in science.

This exciting, collaborative scheme provides a research internship in either a research lab or in one of the LMB’s state-of-the-art facilities.

Experience Postgrad Life Sciences

The LMB is also part of the Experience Postgrad Life Sciences summer internship programme.

This pioneering programme within the University of Cambridge aims to bring talented students to Cambridge who might not otherwise consider postgraduate research in the life sciences.

Amgen Scholars Programme

The University of Cambridge Amgen Scholars Programme provides support for undergraduates from across the globe to participate in cutting-edge research opportunities.