UNIQplus Research Internships

The UNIQplus programme is aimed at supporting talented undergraduates from under-represented groups, who would find continuing into postgraduate study a challenge for reasons other than their academic ability, to consider postgraduate study.

UNIQplus research internships provide students with the chance to experience postgraduate research at Oxford. During the seven-week programme (which usually runs from early July to end August, interns undertake a research project, attend training sessions and are introduced to the University through events and social activities.

Over the course of your project you will have many opportunities to apply and develop your skills and gain real-life research experience. While working on your project, you will receive regular supervision from an academic member of staff, post-doctoral staff and/or current DPhil (PhD) students, who will also be able to advise you on applying to postgraduate study. You will also receive training in transferable skills (eg presentation skills), and information on applying for postgraduate study.

Interns will be provided with:

  • free-of-charge accommodation
  • a scholarship stipend of approximately £3,400 for the seven-week programme designed to cover:
    • travel to and from Oxford, as well as within the city, if you need to travel by bus to your research placement
    • simple, self-catered meals (all rooms have access to a kitchen, shared with a small number of other UNIQplus interns); and
    • the loss of any opportunity to take up paid employment during the summer, as we hope that you will have enough left over to save money

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UNIQplus Open for Applications 2026

Applications for UNIQplus 2026, the University’s flagship graduate access programme, are now open. UNIQplus supports UK-resident students and graduates from under-represented and disadvantaged backgrounds to explore postgraduate study.

The CSHP CDT is supporting projects offered under UNIQplus for 2026 in the field of chemistry.

For 2026, applicants can choose between a seven-week, in-person paid research internship in Oxford, or an online programme offering academic skills development, mentoring and application support. Applications close on Wednesday 18 February.