Summer Studentship Grant

The Summer Studentship offers undergraduate students the chance to engage in hands-on research experience in genetics during the summer before their final year. With a weekly allowance of £300 for up to 8 weeks and funding for laboratory expenses, participants also gain access to a student Summer School Workshop at the University of Cambridge. This program encourages diversity and welcomes applications from all individuals, fostering a supportive research environment.

We have grants available to support you to gain experience in any area of genetics by doing a research project during the summer holiday prior to the final year of your degree.
You can read here about some of last year’s summer student projects.
The summer studentship grant includes:

• £425/week allowance for up to 8 weeks
• Up to £750 to cover host laboratory expenses
• A place on the 2-3 day expenses paid* student Summer School Workshop*Only travel within the UK can be funded.
• If you need it, a Carer’s Award is also available to cover child care or other responsibility costs while you do the research and attend the summer school.

You must be able to attend the UK-based Summer School workshop at the end of the 8 weeks research. The workshop is taking place at the University of Cambridge, from 4-5th September and provides an opportunity for all summer students to get together, discuss their research, and start to develop a professional contact network. Everything will be funded by The Society, including caring costs if you need them.
What is a Summer Studentship?
A summer studentship is usually carried out in a research team either at a university or at a research institute. You will get help and support with your project from the team members. The project can include learning to do experiments in a laboratory or it can be learning to carry out computational research that involves data analysis, or it can include both. The purpose of the summer studentship is to provide “hands-on” experience in a research environment normally during the summer of year 2 of an undergraduate degree, or year 3 where a degree lasts 4 years.

Eligibility

The Summer Studentship scheme is open to all undergraduate students, except those in their first or final year. The project must be based at a UK university. We will not provide funding for travel to get to the UK from overseas. The Genetics Society is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity. We welcome applications for the summer studentship programme from all sections of the community regardless of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, disability, caring responsibilities, age, religion, or belief.

Ineligibility

If you’ve received funding from another source, you won’t be able to apply for a Genetics Society Summer Studentship.