What is it?
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The 'Step into Research' Programme is an exciting new initiative by the School of Cancer Sciences. It provides an opportunity for undergraduate students who are considering a future career in research to obtain valuable work experience in a busy research laboratory during the summer vacation.
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The aim of the scheme is to match students with placement supervisors, who then go on together to apply for a bursary to support the placement.
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The programme will run during the 2013 summer vacation and is aimed at students entering their final year at university in October 2013.
What does it involve?
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Students will spend 6 - 10 weeks in the School of Cancer Sciences gaining practical laboratory experience.
Is funding available?
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Bursaries of up to £200 per week are available for eligible students from a number of external funding bodies. (Bursary information).
What areas of research are available?
What is the application process for undergraduate work placements?
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Students select an area of research of interest to them (a research theme) and submit an application for a work placement to the School of Cancer Sciences by Friday 18 January 2013.
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Students with the best applications will be invited to meet with the relevant member(s) of Cancer Sciences staff to discuss possible projects.
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Students selected for work placement will then complete an application for a bursary in conjunction with their placement supervisor.
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Apply for a work placement
Kiran Chima., 2012 placement student "The best part of working in research was knowing that you are discovering something to improve the lives of others. I have learnt so much from this opportunity and the skills I have gained will help me with my future career."