Summer Studentship Grant
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Summer Studentship Grant supports students through supervisor-led summer research in applied microbiology, funding hands-on placements to build practical skills and inspire future careers in the field.
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Funder: Applied Microbiology International
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Student stipend for up to seven weeks (£350/week UK reference, locally adjusted), plus up to £500 laboratory expenses
Summary: Supports supervisor-led summer research placements that develop students’ practical skills and future careers in applied microbiology.
Key Information: Supervisors must be active AMI Full, Fellow, or Associate members with 13 months of continuous membership.
Description
Applied Microbiology International (AMI) funds summer research placements that give undergraduates, recent graduates, and Master’s students practical, hands-on experience in applied microbiology. Projects can take place in academic, industry, or clinical settings and are intended to build technical skills, foster curiosity, and inspire future careers in the field. Supervisors apply with input from the student, developing a research plan for a placement during the summer vacation period.
The programme prioritises original, relevant research with scientific merit and a meaningful contribution to the student’s academic and professional development. Funding supports student stipends and laboratory expenses. Students also receive an AMI Taster Membership and complimentary registration for the Letters in Applied Microbiology ECS Research Symposium, providing opportunities to present their work and connect with the wider microbiology community.
