Biochemical Society
Summer Vacation Studentships: Research studentship
2027 cycle
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What you need to do
Agree a project with a supervisor who has been an Early Career or Full member for 12 months (6 if multiyear), then start the joint application and invite them.
You and your supervisor apply together.
Where it takes place
A host in any country
“funding a 4-6 week laboratory visit anywhere in the world”
Source (opens in a new tab), read 25 Sep 2026
Dates, as the organiser states them
On 20 Sep 2026 the official page showed applications not yet open.
Applications open: end of Feb 2027
“This scheme will reopen at the end of February 2027.”
Source (opens in a new tab), read 25 Sep 2026
Application deadline: TBC
Source (opens in a new tab), read 25 Sep 2026
Who can apply
Eligibility is as of the 2026 cycle. The organiser has not yet confirmed it for 2027.
Middle years of a degree in biochemistry, molecular bioscience or a related subject; not first or final year. You need not be a member. Your supervisor must have been an Early Career or Full member for 12 months (6 if a multiyear member).
- Not open to first-years
- Students at any university
- Your supervisor must be a member of Biochemical Society (accepted grades: Early Career member, Full member). At least 12 months immediately before the deadline. Multiyear members are eligible after six months.
- The page says research studentships are open to overseas students and mature students.
- Biochemistry, molecular bioscience and related subjects.
Source (opens in a new tab), read 25 Sep 2026
Sources and last check
Checked by software on 25 Sep 2026. Confirm on the official page before you rely on it.