PhD internships at the Royal Institution - 2026/2027

We're delighted to announce that applications for our 2026/2027 internship placements are now open!

These three-month placements for PhD students provide a breadth of hands-on learning opportunities in the world of science, including education, public engagement and science communication through digital media. You could even take part in the making of the world-famous Christmas Lectures!

Our internships are open to PhD students who are eligible to undertake an internship as part of their studentship and receive a stipend from their Doctoral Training Programme (DTP).

2026/2027 internships:

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