Applications for this year's Summer Studentships are now open. The deadline for applications is 31 March 2026.
Up to six studentships of up to £3000 are offered every year, split evenly between physical sciences, biological sciences and interdisciplinary projects. Projects should be six weeks in duration.
Applications for our Summer Studentships must include a significant microscopy, imaging or flow cytometry component and should be submitted by a suitable supervisor on behalf of the student. The supervisor completing the application must be a member or FRMS and based in a suitable host institution. They can be academic or technical staff. Students who are in their first or final year are not eligible. The Studentship is offered on the understanding that a 500 word project report is completed by the student at the end of the period of study and submitted to the RMS for publication in the RMS infocus magazine and/or the RMS website. The report should be in the form of an abstract with Introduction, Materials & Methods, Results and Discussion and should also include images/data. Students will be asked to do a two to five minute recording briefly talking about their experience for the RMS YouTube Channel.
Applicants will receive living wage plus a contribution for consumables (approx. £300)
The person making the application must be a Member or Fellow of the Royal Microscopical Society.
Summer Studentship Terms & Conditions
RMS Summer Studentship Project Report Guidelines.pdf
If you have any questions about this award please contact Debbie Hunt.