Grants and Programmes Internship 2027/28

About the role

The Academy of Medical Sciences is recruiting PhD students for a three-month internship in its Grants and Programmes department, starting in January 2027. The intern is embedded in the department and takes on the work of a Grants Officer and Programme Officer, gaining insight into the UK and international grant review process, research funding management, event organisation, science communications and research policy. Placements are offered in three-month blocks in 2027 and 2028; the workplace is hybrid.

Key responsibilities

• Support the grant schemes portfolio: assess applicant eligibility, identify peer reviewers, attend decision-making Panel meetings and prepare feedback to applicants.
• Support career development programmes, including the mentoring scheme.
• Help organise and deliver workshops, conferences and career events, such as arranging venues and preparing materials.
• Contribute to the engagement strategy, including awardee and alumni programmes.
• Liaise with the Academy's Fellowship, external stakeholders, funders and professional bodies.

Required profile

• PhD student based in a UK university or institute, funded for the duration of the internship.
• A three-month placement integral to the PhD programme (including PIPS and similar schemes).
• Endorsement from the primary PhD project supervisor.

Required skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication, attention to detail and good IT skills.
• Ability to plan own work, prioritise and meet deadlines.
• Effective teamwork, stakeholder networking and adaptability to different audiences.

Applications include a completed form with supervisor endorsement and statement, a short covering letter and a CV, submitted electronically by 28 October 2026. Shortlisted candidates are invited to a virtual interview. Placements are allocated competitively.