STFC
Summer Placement Scheme
2027 cycle
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My status
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What you need to do
Apply online for the role you want with a CV and a covering letter. Interviews follow.
You apply.
Where it takes place
The official page does not say.
Dates, as the organiser states them
On 24 Sep 2026 the official page showed applications not yet open.
Applications open: Feb 2027
“Summer Placement opportunities opening in February 2027.”
Source (opens in a new tab), read 24 Sep 2026
Application deadline: TBC
Source (opens in a new tab), read 24 Sep 2026
Who can apply
Students in full-time study at university who go back to finish their undergraduate degree after the placement. You need the right to live and work in the UK for the placement.
- First-years: not stated by the organiser
- University restrictions: not stated by the organiser
- The page sets no general subject rule. Each vacancy lists the skills and knowledge it needs.
Source (opens in a new tab), read 24 Sep 2026
What to prepare
- CV
- Cover letter
Notes
The page says only the month applications open. It gives no closing date, pay amount, placement length or location for this round. It is inconsistent on interviews: the summer section has no separate video interview step, but it says successful applicants will be invited to one.
Sources and last check
Checked by software on 25 Sep 2026. Confirm on the official page before you rely on it.