Cancer Research UK offers internships across a variety of sectors allowing students to apply knowledge from a range of subjects to support research in cancer.
Applications are open now !
What paid internships do you offer?
Our 12-week internships are across a wide range of departments within the charity and available in a variety of locations including London, Cambridge and Oxford, with flexible working. We also have fully remote roles.
All of our internships provide you with invaluable insight and the opportunity to develop your skills within a supportive environment while earning money. Our interns work on projects over and above the work we’re already doing, so you will be helping accelerate progress for people affected by cancer.
Our paid internship scheme has consistently been recognised by external bodies as one of the very best charity placements in the country.
Who can apply?
We design our internships to provide school leavers, undergraduates, graduates and career changers a taster of what it’s like working for one of the UK’s leading charities.
When can I apply?
Each 12-week internship takes place three times per year with intakes in January, July and September.
How much can I earn?
Our paid interns are paid the London Living Wage.
What happens at the end of my internship?
At the end of your internship, we encourage you to apply for permanent positions, if suitable ones are available, to enable you to stay on at the charity.
Find your area of interest
When applying, you can choose the business area that appeals to you:
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Scientific Research
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Technology
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Finance
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Human Resources
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Marketing, Fundraising and Events
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Policy, Information and Communication
Your personal development
We’re passionate about your personal development. Whichever internship role you take on, you’ll have:
- a dedicated intern manager to support you
- the opportunity to find a mentor who will help you accelerate your personal development
- previous interns (or ‘buddies’) to offer you peer support and help you make the most of your experience.
You’ll also attend regular skill-development workshops in areas such as project management, CV writing and interview preparation. And, we offer a one-to-one session with an HR advisor to tailor your CV. We’ll provide a reference when you apply for another role.
As part of our interns community, you’ll have the chance to take part in various networking opportunities, fundraising and volunteering activities as well as attend socials and talks.
We ask that you come willing to learn and ready to adapt to our innovative, fast-paced environment. We also ask that you are able to commit to the full 12 weeks of the scheme.