Student applications are now open
Deadline for applications: Friday 8 May, 11:59 PM
The IHE Summer Studentship Scheme gives undergraduate students an exciting opportunity to shadow clinicians and participate in an 8-week research project at one of our partner hospitals or at an industry placement. The projects will be jointly supervised by a clinician and a UCL academic.
The studentship scheme is open to all UCL Engineering undergraduate students.
Studentships will run for 8 weeks from June through September with the exact dates to be agreed between supervisors and students for each project. It is expected that the internships will be taken partly or fully in person.
Students will receive a total stipend for this educational programme of £3982. In addition to this, we will contribute £150 towards the cost of materials (to be purchased via the local department).
If the student does not attend or complete the placement, they will need to return the stipend.
In the first 3 weeks, students will have exposure to the clinical setting and interaction with clinical teams. The remaining 5 weeks will be focused on their selected project. Ideally, the core of the project should be completed by end of week 7, using week 8 for a write-up, handover, and dissemination.
Information for clinicians and UCL staff
Project proposals are now closed.
Information for UCL Students
Applications are currently open via this online form. You will need to be logged into your UCL account.
This year, we are offering placements in clinical environments and within industry. Full details can be found in the documents below.
To apply for the scheme
- Your CV (2-pages maximum). Check out this advice about formatting your CV from the Complete University Guide.
- A cover letter (1 page maximum) and indicate your 1st and 2nd choice of projects with a justification of why you are suitable for each (200 words per project).
- A statement of endorsement from your personal tutor or another UCL academic staff member who knows you personally with their contact details. This person may be contacted if there are any issues (e.g. wellbeing or engagement) during your studentship, so please make sure they are aware of this.
We are looking for applicants with a history of academic excellence, motivation, and leadership, as well as a convincing case of suitability for their chosen project.
Deadline: Friday 8 May 2026, 11.59 PM
View the available projects below:
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An IHE Summer Studentship project is helping to advance the treatment of ocular hypotony – a condition where pressure is the eye is reduced to the point where normal vision is impaired.
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