What is the application process?
Below is a step by step guide to the In2research application process. We support a wide range of subjects in the STEM, Arts and Humanities, and Social Science fields. If you have any questions, be sure to check out our Eligibility and FAQ pages, and if they don’t answer it, email us at [email protected]
*90% of our places will be ringfenced Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups.
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]’
Step by step process
Check your eligibility for the programme
Read through our list of placements, and pick your top three (remember to check the placement location!)
Create a CV using our CV template (if you don’t have one already)
Prepare a short paragraph answer to the following questions which will be in the application form:
– What interests you about postgraduate research? (100 words)
– What about the fields of study you identified interests you the most? (100 words)
– Why do you want to take part in the In2research programme? (100 words)
– Why do you want to take part in the three placements you selected?
You can include references to any literature you have read or modules you have studied relating to the placement subjects, as well as what you find particularly interesting about these placements. Please address each placement choice. (200 words)
Fill in the application form
We will carefully review your application and if you are shortlisted, you will be invited to an interview!
CV
As part of the application process, we ask you to submit a CV. Don’t worry – the success of your application is not dependent on your CV.
If you need any guidance on how to write a CV, please look at our example CV and use our CV template to create your own. You can also check out Prospects example CVs for more advice. We accept CVs in PDF, Word document or plain text format.
Code of Conduct
The Code of Conduct for the In2research programme plays a pivotal role in fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment for participants, Mentors, Placement Hosts and everyone involved. This code serves as a guiding set of principles and values that promote In2scienceUK’s mission to inspire, engage, and support individuals in pursuing careers in STEM, Arts and Humanities, and Social Sciences.