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EPSRC Undergraduate Vacation Internships Summer 2026 - Dynamic and Accessible Visualisation of Helen Hamlyn Centre for Design''s research projects Date advertised 27 April 2026 17 May 2026 School/Area Programme/Department Required hours Full Time Site Battersea, London, United Kingdom Payment rate equivalent to the National Living Wage for a period of up to ten weeks EPSRCs Vacation Internships scheme gives undergraduate students a taster of what it is like to do research. Students are given practical, firsthand experience of working on and carrying out research in a UK university. Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) has offered the Royal College of Art additional funding to deliver undergraduate vacation internships in Summer 2026. We are aiming to recruit five internships to work with us for 10 weeks during summer 2026. To be eligible for the internship, students need to be: Registered for a first degree at a UK institution in a subject that falls within the remit of EPSRC In the middle years of their undergraduate course The scheme may not be used as a bridge between the undergraduate degree and PhD or other work Students currently in their final year who will have completed their degree by the summer and are due to graduate in July 2026 are not eligible for this scheme Students must be eligible for home fee status at the end of their undergraduate degree. Successful applicants will be employed as interns and receive a minimum payment rate equivalent to the National Living Wage for a period of up to ten weeks. Please note accommodation is not provided. Students are responsible for making the arrangements and covering the costs for accommodation. Please note that this funding cannot be used as a bridge between an undergraduate degree and a PhD or other work. Students who are currently in their final year, and who will have completed their degree by the summer, are not eligible. If your application is successful, you will undertake a paid, independent research project supervised by academics at the Royal College of Art. Indicative timeline May 2026: recruitment call for applications opens End of May: deadline for applications and interviews June-August 2026: projects will take place About the role The successful candidate will join the research project team and will be supervised to develop skills and experience in: Planning and conducting research investigations and methods Scientific review and data analysis Presenting outcomes of research to different audiencesInvolvements in meetings and discussions about the research you are working with Skills and experience Studying towards a degree in an EPSRC remit related subject Evidence of ability to work in a multidisciplinary team High level of accuracy and attention to detail. Good level of digital literacy and proficient in the use of productivity suites (email, calendar documents, spreadsheets, databases) such as Microsoft Office or Google for work. Good understanding of standards around managing, protecting and reusing information, including information security best practice and data protection principles. Excellent communication skills with people at all levels. Evidence of the ability to adapt, use initiative, multitask and work as part of a team. An enthusiasm to work for EPSRC projects Experience of research methods and data analysis How to apply: Please apply using the short application form and submit a CV and a personal statement (500 words maximum) indicating what you see your contribution to the project would be, along with an interim academic transcript in the uploads section. Please also supply an academic reference in the referees section. Please see Information Pack for more details. Closing for applications 11.59pm on 17 May 2026 The Royal College of Art (RCA) aims to foster an inclusive culture which promotes equality, values diversity and maintains a working, learning and social environment in which the rights and dignity of all its staff and students and stakeholders are respected. We recognise the broad range of experiences that a diverse staff and student body brings and how this strengthens our research and enhances our teaching. In order for RCA to remain a worldleading institution we are committed to promoting equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) principles throughout all of our processes, from application through to appointment. Please tell us if you need any assistance in applying or if you need the information in a different format. In your message to include: Do you have an existing account, or are you a member of staff? For new applicants, please register for an account Royal College of Art, Kensington Gore, London SW7 2EU RCA Royal College of Art are trademarks of the Royal College of Art #J-18808-Ljbffr