British Society for Developmental Biology
Gurdon/The Company of Biologists Summer Studentship
2027 cycle
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What you need to do
Agree a project with a host supervisor in the UK or Republic of Ireland, write the proposal with their guidance, then email the form and support letters.
You apply.
Where it takes place
A host in the UK or Ireland
“Supervisors of the project must be based in the UK or the Republic of Ireland.”
Source (opens in a new tab), read 25 Sep 2026
Remote
“Remote projects – research projects that can be carried out remotely and don’t require laboratory infrastructure”
Source (opens in a new tab), read 25 Sep 2026
Dates, as the organiser states them
Applications open: Not stated by the organiser
Source (opens in a new tab), read 20 Sep 2026
Application deadline: 31 Mar each year (year not stated)
Not confirmed for this cycle by the organiser.
“Applications must be submitted by March 31st.”
Source (opens in a new tab), read 20 Sep 2026
Outcome: within one month of the application deadline
Not confirmed for this cycle by the organiser.
“Applicants will be informed of the outcome within one month of the application deadline.”
Source (opens in a new tab), read 20 Sep 2026
Report due: 31 Oct each year (year not stated)
Not confirmed for this cycle by the organiser.
“submit a short project report of ≤1000 words by 31st of October”
Source (opens in a new tab), read 20 Sep 2026
Who can apply
Undergraduates at the time of applying, registered for a programme of study in the UK or the Republic of Ireland. The supervisor must also be based in the UK or the Republic of Ireland. One application per host lab.
- First-years: not stated by the organiser
- Students at universities in the UK or Ireland
- The project must be on a topic in the broad area of developmental biology. The page sets no rule on the student's degree subject.
Source (opens in a new tab), read 20 Sep 2026
Limits on applying
- Each host lab can put forward only one application.
- The studentship cannot be held alongside a summer studentship award from another funding body. If you accept another funder's offer, you are expected to notify the BSDB and give up this award.
Pay and length
- £340 a week
- Length: up to 8 weeks
Notes
The application must contain the support letters specified in the application form. The length of support should reflect the project, up to a maximum of 8 weeks. Consumable costs are not provided. Successful candidates must accept the award within two weeks of being notified.
Sources and last check
Checked by software on 25 Sep 2026. Confirm on the official page before you rely on it.