Website Wellcome Trust
Overview:
Join Wellcome’s eight-week summer internship programme designed to inspire and support undergraduate students in making a difference. Gain valuable on-the-job experience, develop new skills, and contribute to meaningful projects alongside experienced professionals. Explore your interests and learn about Wellcome’s impactful work across various teams.
Program Details:
Duration:
- Internships run for 8 weeks each summer, from July to August.
- Open to university graduates in their first, second, or third year of study, including those with an integrated Master’s degree.
Responsibilities:
- Work alongside experienced staff in your area of interest, building on existing skills and gaining new ones.
- Contribute insights and ideas to real projects, making a tangible impact during your internship.
Benefits:
- Gain insight into Wellcome’s work through hands-on experience and formal learning opportunities.
- Paid at the London Living Wage of £13.15 per hour.
- Financial support available for travel or accommodation expenses for interns required to be in Wellcome offices in London.
- Work on projects with fellow interns, fostering collaboration and skill development.
- Receive dedicated mentorship and support from a line manager.
- Access development opportunities, including workshops, networking events, and group volunteering days.
- Leave with valuable connections and experience in a global charity environment.
Who Can Apply:
- Current undergraduate students partway through their studies (not in their final year).
- Must be available for the entire 8-week programme.
- Must have the right to work in the UK.
- Previous Wellcome interns are ineligible to apply.
How to Apply:
- Applications for the summer internship programme 2025 are currently closed.
Interns’ Experiences:
- “The staff here are a collection of the friendliest people. I am ending my internship scared that my future internships or jobs will not meet the standards that have been set so high so early in my career.” (Noor Alabdulbaqi, Science)
- “My experience at Wellcome has been wholly positive and inspiring… Everybody is really committed and enthusiastic, and has made this summer enjoyable and rewarding.” (Thomas Clarke, Finance)
- “Working for the Investments division has been truly unique – I’ve been able to develop my research and financial skills… Everyone has been supportive and provided valuable learning opportunities.”