Open Innovation & Technology Scouting Placement Opportunity - yet2

Hybrid or in one of our UK offices (Nottingham or Liverpool)

Closing Date 01 October 2027

Open Innovation & Technology Scouting Placement Opportunity

yet2 is a global open innovation and technology scouting services company with offices in the US, Europe (Liverpool and Nottingham) and Asia and works across a range of company sizes and engages with: Global 1000, Small/Medium Enterprises, Venture Capitalists, Incubators, Accelerators, Research Institutions and Technology Brokers.  We work across all disciplines but have a strong client base in consumer healthcare, pharmaceutical, medical devices, and agricultural technology – see our Active Projects page for an overview of the variety of work we cover. 

Description:

yet2 is seeking a placement student to assist technology acquisition and commercialization projects with our global clients. The successful candidate will work with yet2 Project Leaders and Innovation Managers to help execute projects.

Key elements of the role will be to assist “tech-buy” clients in searching for, assessing, and acquiring new technologies (technology scouting).

The ideal candidate:

• has aptitude for technology, research, scouting and commercialisation
• is a self-starter
• has an appetite for delivering valuable projects

Major responsibilities and deliverables may include:

• project execution (i.e., work with project team to deliver work product that leverages yet2 capabilities and exceeds client expectations)
• report writing (i.e., contribute to drafting reports and presentations for clients
• deal facilitation (i.e., reinforce momentum and avoid hurdles, to convert promising Introductions into completed transactions)
• drive repeat business (i.e., build trust, momentum and insight at key clients, in order to translate successful projects into future engagements)
• presentation (i.e., clear and confident communication with multi-stakeholder, technical client teams of varying seniority)

Skill Requirements:

• General - History of strong academic performance
• Analytics - Familiarity and comfort with some technical/scientific disciplines.
• Communication - Experience and skill in building and delivering projects / presentations; Attention to detail.
• Interpersonal - Excellent interpersonal and external relationship building skills. Team player interested in working in a team-oriented environment
• Must have strong conversational and technical English

The role can be either hybrid in one of our UK offices (Nottingham or Liverpool) or conducted remotely.  Placement students may have the opportunity to travel to the office for team gatherings. 

yet2 welcome applications year-round and we can be flexible with start dates.

If you are interested in this role and would like to be considered, please contact Hayden Hodges, PhD (hhodges@yet2.com) by sending a CV. 

Zinc Innovation - Doctoral Innovation Placements

Varied

Closing Date 01 October 2027

The Doctoral Innovation Placements programme gives PhDs hands-on commercial and R&D experience, supported by coaching, mentorship, and monthly cohort learning days. No prior commercial experience is needed, and we welcome students from any discipline.

The programme is designed to help DTPs support their PhD students to explore credible non-academic career pathways, build transferable skills like commercial awareness and stakeholder engagement, and to demonstrate tangible impact from your doctoral training investment, without adding delivery burden to your team. Zinc manages recruitment, venture matching, skill development, and programme delivery end to end.

For further information, please see here ZIP Doctoral Innovation Placements Brochure.pdf

For more info or to start planning, contact laura@zinc.vc

Open Innovation & Technology Scouting Placement Opportunity - Axolotl Biosciences

Hybrid or in Victoria, British Columbia

Closing Date 01 October 2027

Bioprinting and Bioink Development Placement Opportunity 

Hybrid or in Victoria, British Columbia

Closing Date 01 October 2027

Open Innovation & Technology Scouting Placement Opportunity

Axolotl Biosciences is a women lead biotechnology company that sells novel bioinks for 3D printing human tissue models.  

Description:

Axolotl Biosciences is seeking a placement student to assist business development and marketing strategies for our novel bioinks. Key elements of the role will be to assist in grant writing and fundraising. If in person, they will also be expected to perform wet lab work in bioink fabrication.

The ideal candidate:

• has aptitude for technology, research, scouting and commercialisation
• is a self-starter
• has an appetite for delivering valuable projects

Major responsibilities and deliverables may include:

• grant writing and pitch deck preparation
• marketing of products via social media
• if in person, produce and perform quality control on bioinks

Skill Requirements:

• General - History of strong academic performance in biomaterials and biological sciences
• Communication - Experience and skill in building and delivering projects / presentations; Attention to detail.
• Interpersonal - Excellent interpersonal and external relationship building skills. Team player interested in working in a team-oriented environment
• Must have strong conversational and technical English

Axolotl Biosciences welcomes applications year-round and we can be flexible with start dates.

If you are interested in this role and would like to be considered, please contact Stephanie Willerth (willerth@axolotlbiosciences.com) by sending a CV.

Singer Instruments - Internship

Singer lab, Minehead, Somerset

Closing Date 01 October 2027

Singer Instruments are currently recruiting internships. 

Please see the following website for more information - Job Openings 

Azotic Technologies Limited - several placements in Agricultural Biotechnology

TBC

Closing Date 01 October 2027

Azotic Technologies Limited have several available placements in Agricultural Biotechnology for students interested in exploring the exciting opportunities in the sustainable intensification of agriculture.

The projects involve using microbes to address the 3 main problems in agriculture: increased yields at reduced synthetic N-inputs, mobilisation of phosphorous and endosymbiont-mediated delivery of bioactives (dsRNA for gene silencing and peptides) with applications as new plant protection products and altering plant phenotypes without requiring genetic modification of plants.

Skills development include bioinformatics, synthetic biology tools for non-conventional microbes, live cell imaging of microbes inside plant tissues and cells, characterisation of the plant growth promoting properties of microbes in vitro and in vivo in plants, and phenotyping of plants cultivated in hydroponics and glasshouses under the guidance of a team of world class scientists with >18 years post-doc experience in academic and industry environments.

We look forward to be contacted by students with a passion to transform agriculture to be more productive and sustainable.

If you are interested in hearing more about the above placements, please contact Prof Adriana Botes adriana.botes@azotictechnologies.com  

Deep Science Ventures Internship

Remote (team gather in London office every Wednesday)

Closing Date 01 October 2027

Host Organisation 

Deep Science Ventures

Sector 

Venture builder/ R&D

Host Organisation Background

Deep Science Ventures is a venture creator building deeptech companies in 4 sectors: Agriculture, Climate, Computation and Pharmaceuticals. We deliver this work through funded partnerships with organisations like Coca-Cola, AbbVie, Anglo American, the Advanced Research and Invention Agency - ARIA, and Cancer Research UK. DSV has founded 59 companies across a broad range of domains, from direct air capture to production of green steel and therapeutics for cystic fibrosis to thermal protectants for crops. We take an outcome-centred approach, starting with the problem we wish to solve and working backwards to identify the necessary solutions, building high impact companies.

 Project Title 

DSV Opportunity Area scoping: identifying neglected opportunities to build new ventures that tackle climate, nature loss or food security challenges

Project location 

Remote (team gather in London office every Wednesday)

Project Description 

The first stage in DSV’s venture creation process is to identify ‘Opportunity Areas’ - discrete areas where we see high potential impact and exciting white space, making it suitable for building new companies with our Founders in Residence. An example of this would be ‘Priming plant resilience’, an Opportunity Area that proposes to build the toolkit for modulating plant resilience on demand, and thereby deliver speed and flexibility to crop traits for handling volatile climate risks. This project aims to overcome the bottlenecks of conventional crop breeding (long development timelines, productivity trade-offs, GMO regulations) by developing complementary products that leverage modes of action such as RNAs, developmental peptides or microbial partners that can be deployed in the field.

To identify such an Opportunity Area requires first a broader landscape mapping around a challenge such as ‘crop losses to abiotic stress’ or ‘methane emissions mitigation’. This process involves desk-based research to build a system map of the challenge and potential intervention points, with the goal of uncovering specific areas that are neglected within the current commercial / innovation landscape, but where we believe there is scope for novel technologies to have high impact upon the problem we wish to solve, and which are specifically suitable for venture creation. We are seeking individuals to collaborate with our team on this Opportunity Area identification process - providing PIPS candidates with the platform to apply their technical knowledge and creativity to develop an understanding of how venture creation opportunities are identified.
DSV works on challenges across climate, nature loss and food security, and we are therefore open to taking on board PIPS with expertise and interest in these areas. We would co-define the problem space for scoping prior to agreement and start of the project. This allows the PIPS candidate to explore a challenge that they are motivated by, while also ensuring that the outputs (specific ‘Opportunity Areas’ recommended for future company builds) can meaningfully feed into DSV’s venture creation pipeline.

The project would last three months, with the ultimate output being a report that maps the selected problem space, analyses the existing state of the art solutions, and identifies neglected constraints and opportunities that need to be addressed to solve the root causes of the problem. Within these neglected spaces, the report will then go deeper to analyse the technical and commercial tractability of new solutions that could form the basis for creating new companies.

This scoping process follows an established model for Opportunity Area identification that we conduct with our partners, providing a framework to help the PIPS candidate hit the ground running with their research. While the role is mainly remote, they will work closely with support from Will Summers (senior associate) and Pina Fritz (head of scoping). The candidate should be highly self-motivated, creative and enjoy thinking from first principles - they will be challenging assumptions and digging into unfamiliar scientific domains to consider the opportunities that entire sectors might be missing!

Timeframe and any other special considerations 

Start date is flexible, to be agreed between DSV and the individual.

Candidate Requirements

Technical background that is suitably aligned to the problem space they wish to scope for Opportunity Area identification
Demonstrable interest in science translation and venture creation.

Website/link for further details 

www.deepscienceventures.com

Contact details

Address 

46-54 High Street, Ingatestone, Essex, United Kingdom, CM4 9DW

Organisation credentials  (e.g. Company Registration Number)

Company number: 10314171

Nexcea - Internships

Didsbury, Manchester

Closing Date 01 October 2027

Please see attached flyer for further information on a placement (up to 3 available) at Nexcea - Nexcea DTP Placements 2026.pdf

Sense about Science - Internships

Central London office, but can be flexible

Closing Date 01 October 2027

Background about Sense about Science

Sense about Science promotes the public interest in sound science and evidence. It is a unique campaigning charity that has turned the case for sound science and evidence into a popular cause. It has launched important initiatives to expand and protect open discussions of evidence, including Transparency of Evidence to secure openness for the public about the evidence behind decisions, AllTrials, an effective global campaign for the reporting of clinical trials; and, with Nature, it runs the international Maddox prize for standing up for science. It engages the public in ‘Asking for Evidence’ and leads initiatives to make subjects such as risk, uncertainty, data science and AI accessible.

What does an internship with us entail?

An internship at Sense about Science is a rewarding experience, as no two days are the same. It is a fulfilling way to get practical experience of communications, policy and public engagement, and issues of research quality, developing key professional skills and contacts that will serve you well in your future.

You will work across a range of our projects and programmes – including Evidence Week, the John Maddox Prize, Voice of Young Science , Public Engagement Partnerships and Transparency of Evidence Standard Campaign depending on the timing of your placement. You’ll always be a critical member of the team and we’ll try to tailor internships according to your interests as far as possible, to ensure that you get the most out of your time with us. We typically have at least two interns working with us in our London office at any one time.

Essential skills for applicants

• Ability to identify and use initiative to solve problems
• Ability to organise and prioritise work
• A flair for clear, engaging writing
• Friendly manner
• Candidates should be familiar with and share the Sense about Science ethos regarding the public interest in sound science and evidence
  
  If working with us during the run up to Evidence Week (April 2027 – July 2027), the following attributes are highly desirable:
• An interest in, and understanding of, how the UK Parliament works
• Confidence communicating with senior stakeholders, both in person and over the phone
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Eligibility

Please note we can only consider short-term internship applications as part of a funded opportunity or scheme, such as, but not limited to, the PIPS professional internship scheme, for PhD students. If you don’t have access to funding support for an internship, then please discuss funding opportunities with your institution or research funder, as we are unable to offer funding at this time. We cannot offer unfunded/self-funded internships.

We are currently accepting applications for all of 2027 and will be reviewing them on a rolling basis.

How to apply

To apply, send your CV and a cover letter outlining how your skills match the requirements to internships@senseaboutscience.org with the subject line “Student Internship.” Please indicate on your application if you are interested in interning with us in the run up to Evidence Week (April 2027 – July 2027), and how your skills meet the required attributes.

If you have any questions about our internship vacancies, please don’t hesitate to contact us at the same email.

Placements are usually 3 months and based in our Central London office, but we are flexible. Our office is located in the heart of London, a short distance from Oxford Circus and Regent’s Park. We normally work from our office for 4 days a week, so having the option to be within commuting distance of London is advantageous, but if this is not possible then please let us know.

Public engagement internship opportunity - University of Liverpool

University of Liverpool

Closing Date 30 October 2026

Public engagement internship opportunity

University of Liverpool

Following the recent award of the Silver WATERMARK for Public Engagement, the Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, University of Liverpool are looking for an intern to help deliver a new initiative.

The aim of the placement will be to generate a resource bringing together expertise to provide mentorship (Similar to done here). The placement will involve communicating with people from across the faculty, collating their expertise and generating online content to feature on the public engagement website. There will also be opportunities to support the organisation of Faculty public engagement events such as Meet the Scientists. Sitting within the faculty public engagement team the placement is a great way to gain experience of communication and public engagement. The student would also gain experience helping out with organising faculty-led Public Engagement Events such as Meet the Scientists, Everton in the Community events or Pint of Science.

To apply or enquire informally please contact HLSEngagement@liverpool.ac.uk.

UKHSA - Health Data Model DTP Placement

Remote with occasional office/event attendance

Closing Date 02 October 2026

Please see attached flyer for further information on this placement - UKHSA Health Data Model DTP Placement.pdf

UKHSA - Digital and Data Project Management DTP Placement

Remote with occasional office/event attendance

Closing Date 02 October 2026

Please see attached flyer for further information on this placement - DTP Placement Advert - Digital & Data Project Management.pdf

UKHSA - Digital & Data Mapping DTP Placement

Remote/hybrid with occasional office/event attendance,

Closing Date 02 October 2026

Please see attached flyer for further information on this placement - DTP Placement Advert - Digital & Data mapping (P).pdf

UKHSA - Digital & Data Products Analysis DTP Placement

Remote with occasional office/event attendance

Closing Date 02 October 2026

Please see attached flyer for further information on this placement - DTP Placement Advert - Digital & Data Product Analysis (L).pdf

The Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry (ABPI) - Science Communication – qualification learning support

Hybrid/London

Closing Date 11 September 2026

Background information 

The ABPI exists to make the UK the best place in the world to research, develop and use new medicines. We represent companies of all sizes who invest in discovering the medicines of the future. 

Our members supply cutting edge treatments that improve and save the lives of millions of people. We work in partnership with Government and the NHS so patients can get new treatments faster and the NHS can plan how much it spends on medicines. Every day, we partner with organisations in the life sciences community and beyond to transform lives across the UK. 

One role undertaken by The Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry (ABPI) is delivery of the professional ABPI Professional Qualification for Industry Personnel (ABPI My Learning), taken by those who call upon doctors, dentists, and other UK prescribers and/or promote medicines based on their therapeutic properties. This includes representatives from virtually all pharmaceutical companies with UK operations. 

Integrity of the Exam is crucial to building and maintaining the trust and reputation of the UK pharmaceutical industry. Equally important is the support provided to provide the best possible learner journey. The ABPI have invested in new content creation software for use in-house and is now transitioning and updating existing learning content. 

Project offered 

Following on from previous successful PIPS internships for other projects, we are once again, seeking a PIPS student to apply their scientific and project management experience in an examinations and education context. 

This 12 week project centres around the student conducting online research, liaising with subject experts or other external stakeholders as appropriate, training on use of in-house software for content creation, and drawing on the student’s own creativity and knowledge to update and develop complementary online learning materials to support candidates studying for the ABPI accredited qualifications. The output of the project will be the successful delivery of the newly formatted visual content for use in learning manuals and e-learning to support exam learners on their qualification learning journey.

The applicant will be expected to support the ABPI Education and Examinations Executive and will undertake a ‘task & finish’ project covering exam content development through liaising within the examinations teams and, where appropriate, with internal teams, external providers, subject matter experts and the ABPI Exam Governance Committee and Exam Project Team. 

The output of the project should deliver:

• Up to date and enhanced learning and e-learning content created using latest software in-house software and covering the full qualification curriculum to support the learner journey for the ABPI accredited qualifications

The student will be working within the Education & Examinations team and will liaise with colleagues across ABPI and within our member companies as required. Where there are opportunities for attendance at internal meetings or with pharmaceutical site companies, the student will be able to take advantage of these, alongside any other opportunities to build a personal network. 

The successful applicant can expect to have a supervisor who would meet regularly for guidance and support. 

Timing

The exact timing can be confirmed with the successful applicant, though likely undertaken across Q4 2026 - negotiable for the right candidate. The project should be completed over the 12-week placement. This is a contract for Monday to Friday 9-5pm, with a one-hour lunch break. 

Location

The ABPI have offices at 2nd Floor Goldings House, Hay’s Galleria, 2 Hay’s Lane, London, SE1 2HB, and currently adopt hybrid working – the exact number of days in the office/working remotely can be negotiable for the right candidate, so do not let location dissuade you from applying. 

Benefits to student undertaking this project

This project is a great opportunity to gain and develop science communication experience, with similar projects in the past having provided opportunities to develop contacts which could be helpful to someone considering a future career in industry. The successful applicant can be expected to be treated as a member of the ABPI Education & Examinations Team that sits within the wider Medical Affairs Directorate, and as such, will benefit from professional development, cross functional working, interaction with wider stakeholders and an opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the pharmaceutical industry. 

Funding 

We reimburse modest travel expenses when travelling to the London offices. If during the project you are invited to, and accept, a pharmaceutical site visit, travel expenses and reasonable lunch expenses will be fully reimbursed. 

Applications

A CV and covering letter should be sent to Andrew Croydon, Education & Examinations Policy and Partnerships Director, ABPI (acroydon@abpi.org.uk), before Friday 11 September 2026. Should you have any questions prior to applying, please do not hesitate to be in contact.

UKRI Policy Internships Scheme

Hybrid

Closing Date 08 September 2026

The 2026 call for UKRI Policy Internships Scheme is now live on the Funding Finder for applicants to apply via TFS. The closing date for applications is 4.00pm on Tuesday 8 September 2026. 

We have 16 host partners involved in the 2026 call, offering up to approximately 180 placement opportunities. Further details about each partner and the opportunities on offer can be found in the Host Partner Information document.

The Policy Internships Scheme is coordinated by NERC on behalf of the other Research Councils of UKRI. Any queries relating to the application process should be directed to the NERC Talent and Skills team (researchcareers@nerc.ukri.org) or the relevant host partner.