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The applications for the Birmingham summer research programme 2026 is open. Please read the below information carefully before submitting your application.
My university is a current partner of University of Birmingham
My university is a current partner of University of Birmingham
Step 1:
If you are a student at one of our partner institutions, your international/study abroad office must first submit your nomination using the nomination form. Being nominated verifies that you are a current student at our partner institution and become eligible to receive partner discount.
Step 2:
Once your home institution has submitted your nomination, please use this application form to apply for the programme. Before applying, review the entry requirements and prepare your transcript, personal statement, and any required English language certificate.
My university is not a partner of University of Birmingham
My university is not a partner of University of Birmingham
If your university in not a current partner with us, follow the steps below to submit our application form for Birmingham summer research programme.
Step 1:
Register on the application portal, log in, complete the application form, and submit it with all required documents.
Step 2:
Before applying, review the entry requirements and prepare your transcript, personal statement, and any required English language certificate.
If you have any queries, please contact our Birmingham summer research team.
Documents to be uploaded with your application
Documents to be uploaded with your application
To apply for the Birmingham summer research programme, you will need to upload:
- an academic transcript for at least two prior academic years in a full-time higher education demonstrating high academic standing, at least equivalent to a 2:1 / 3.2 GPA (on a 4.0 scale).
- a personal statement (max. 400 words) demonstrating good subject knowledge, good understanding of qualitative and quantitative research methods and the reason why you wish to attend the Birmingham Summer Research Programme at the University of Birmingham.
- English Language Proficiency (ELP) certificate (if applicable)
Refer to the frequently asked questions about the application procedure and offer letters.
Apply for the AI Safety research experience scholarship
Apply for the AI Safety research experience scholarship
Please note that scholarship applications will only be reviewed when submitted alongside an application to the AI safety and security summer research experience project.
Once you have submitted the programme application form, you may then apply for the scholarship by submitting the completed scholarship application form.
Deadline to apply for the Birmingham summer research programme
Deadline to apply for the Birmingham summer research programme
Please check the application deadlines and submit as soon as possible to secure your place.
What happens next?
Once we receive your application, our team will shortlist the applicants and pass them on to the host school/ supervisor. The host school/ supervisor will shortlist the applicants for a final interview before offering a place on the Birmingham summer research programme. Once you have been made an offer of a place you will receive an offer letter.
All of the information that you require prior to your arrival at the University will be sent to you electronically or it will be available online. You can also visit our preparing for Birmingham page which contains useful information for students starting at Birmingham.
All students who have had an offer will be sent full details of the orientation events by email. It is important that you check your emails regularly, as some of our events will be tailored individually for you.