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.
Key events and dates
- Open for applications from invited universities only. 18 September 2025 – 14 October 2025
- University host applicants confirmed. November 2025
- Universities open an internal call for research proposals from academics. December 2025 – January 2026
- Universities open a call for student applications. January 2026 – March 2026
- Universities review student applications and select successful applicants. March 2026 – April 2026
- Placements start in June/July and end six to eight weeks later. 1 June 2026 - 1 September 2026
- Students attend a celebration event. September 2026
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.