Application process for students
The application process, review, and selection of students is managed directly by universities hosting a research placement. Please note that the opening and closing dates for applications will vary for each placement. We anticipate that information on available placements will be added to this page in Dec 2025.
Institutions hosting placements in summer 2026
- University of Nottingham (Application deadline: 12 March 26)
- University of Exeter (Application deadline: 15 March 26)
- Swansea University (Application deadline: 15 March 2026)
- University of Edinburgh (Application deadline: 17 March 26)
- University of Birmingham (Application deadline: 31 March 2026 )
- Cardiff Metropolitan University ( Further details to follow)
- University of Liverpool (Further details to follow)
- University of Manchester (Further details to follow)
- University of York (Further details to follow)
Equity, Diversity and inclusion
The Royal Academy of Engineering are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all under-represented groups across engineering. It is the Academy's policy to ensure that no applicant is disadvantaged or receives less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.