Introducing In2research
In2research is a one-year programme developed by In2scienceUK and UCL, designed to enhance access to postgraduate research degrees and career opportunities for people from low socioeconomic backgrounds and under-represented groups. Whether you are currently engaged in studies or employed, In2research provides valuable experiences that can pave the way to your academic and professional aspirations.
This year, we will be offering places in Glasgow and Manchester as well as in London and Cambridge institutions, in a wide variety of STEM, Social Science and Arts & Humanities subjects!
Applications for our 2024/25 programme are now closed
If you’re interested in the 2025/26 year, we’d love to hear from you! Complete our Expression of Interest form or, if you have a query, email us at [email protected]’
Exploring In2research: What’s included?
Online Workshops
To support professional and skills development, including academic CV writing, interview preparation, and communicating your research.
Mentoring Sessions
With a subject-specific researcher offering individual support for your career development.
Away Days
In-person days in London where you’ll meet fellow participants, practice networking skills, and showcase your research.
Research Placement
A full-time eight-week summer research placement at a top university or institution supported by a stipend.
Hear from our participants
In this video, we’re excited to be joined by Chazi, who will be our personal tour guide through the most unforgettable moments of his time in the In2research programme. Together, we’ll explore the profound impact the programme has had on his life.
In2research programme timeline
Applications open
Applications close
Applications are carefully reviewed and interviews for places on the programme take place
Participants are accepted onto the In2research programme and are matched with subject-specific mentor and placement
An in-person away day in London launches the programme
Four online skills workshops
Four small group mentoring sessions
Submission of an academic CV and personal statement to the Placement Host
A mock placement interview with the Placement Host
A full-time, eight-week research placement with researchers at top universities or institutes, supported by a tax-free stipend
In-person away day and celebration event in London to showcase the research placements
Invitation to join the In2research Alumni Community and In2careers platform
Participant feedback
“In2research has helped me learn that I thrive in a lab environment. My Placement Host has even offered me the chance to stay on beyond the end of my placement and do a few more tests for this project, as well as coming back in a few years for my masters project!”
FaizaIn2research Participant
“If someone had told me to write a PhD application, or write an academic CV – I would have really struggled. But thanks to In2research now I know how!… This year I received offers from the University of Oxford and UCL for my Master’s, and In2research definitely helped that to happen… Having completed the programme, I can now network with professionals in these environments and, now, I definitely see myself in academia.”
ChloeIn2research Participant
“I’ve always been interested in doing research, but I used to be intimidated by it… In2research is a really good opportunity to get experience of what working in research would actually be like. Through the programme, I’m now more motivated to pursue research”
HassanIn2research ParticipantCheck out our Eligibility and Apply pages for more information!
In2research is run by In2scienceUK in partnership with:
