Research Internships in the UK

“Data Science Intern at (COMPANY NAME) for 10 weeks (22 June - 28 August 2026). Work on real data science projects using machine learning techniques. Mentorship, intern insight sessions, and a global intern cohort. Eligible candidates must be graduating in 2026 or 2027, have exposure to Python, SQL, and machine learning fundamentals, and be eligible to work in the UK. Salary of £42,000 pro rata, pet-friendly offices, and team activities.”

“(COMPANY NAME) Teams seeks a PhD or published MSc candidate for a 12-week internship in Cambridge, UK, starting February 2026. The role involves researching and developing live proactive agents for meetings using Reinforcement Learning. The intern will collaborate with research, product, and engineering teams, present results internally, and publish findings in leading AI conferences. Qualifications include experience in training and fine-tuning LLMs, Python coding, and strong analytical and communication skills.”

“(COMPANY NAME) offers a Summer 2026 Internship in International Equality in London. The role involves operational support, data management, and research for global equality initiatives. Ideal for undergraduates in HR, Business, or Data Science, with strong Excel skills and interest in AI. Duration: 15 June to 21 August 2026.”

“PhD or published MSc candidate sought for a 12-week internship at (COMPANY NAME) Teams in Cambridge, UK. The role involves developing multimodal conversational AI for live voice agents, leveraging real-time data. Responsibilities include algorithm development, collaboration with research and engineering teams, and presenting results. Experience with transformer models, PyTorch, or TensorFlow is required. The position is open until filled.”

“Internet Measurement Research Intern at (COMPANY NAME) ThousandEyes. Join the BGP research team to analyze BGP data, develop algorithms, and prototype solutions. Work on impactful projects with mentorship from experienced researchers. Requires PhD or strong master's in Computer Science, networking knowledge, Python, and data science skills.”

“ScottishPower offers a 10-week paid summer internship in IT & Computer Science, starting June 1, 2026. Open to UK undergraduates in relevant fields, it provides project work, skill development, and networking opportunities in Glasgow, with potential graduate roles. Hybrid work may be available.”

“R&D Industrial Placement at Sika in Welwyn Garden City, UK. One-year role focused on cementitious systems, product development, and sustainability. Competitive salary, 25 days holiday, core hours. Ideal for students in Chemistry, Material Science, or Engineering. Gain experience in cement chemistry, data science, and R&D processes.”

“Research & Development Product Internship at Mondelēz International for 12 months. Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Engineering, or related fields. £23,000 salary. Develop new chocolate products, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and gain hands-on experience in food innovation. Opportunities in Growth Platforms, Chocolate Technology Development, and Productivity. Must have the right to work in the UK.”

“IBM Research Creative Developer Intern: Work at the intersection of design and engineering, prototyping interactive experiences in quantum computing, AI, and semiconductors. Collaborate with designers, researchers, and engineers. Requires knowledge of front-end technologies and modern frameworks.”

“IBM Research offers a Design Intern position in their Think Lab. The role involves visual design, graphic creation, and supporting brand experiences. Candidates should have graphic design experience, a portfolio, and skills in typography, layout, and Adobe suite. This internship is at the heart of IBM's innovation hub.”

“IBM Research Visual Design Intern: Support the design team on projects in quantum computing, AI, and semiconductors. Collaborate with cross-functional partners, contribute to concept development, and gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced design environment. Requires proficiency in Figma, Illustrator, and Photoshop.”

“Data Scientist Internship at (COMPANY NAME) for 12 months. Join the Raman spectroscopy R&D team at Harwell Scientific Campus. Develop data analysis, mining, and chemometrics skills. Work on Raman instrumentation projects. No prior experience required, but knowledge of R/python/Matlab and spectroscopy is desirable. Full-time, occasional travel.”

“BCG X seeks a Data Scientist Intern in the UK. The role involves applying data science methods to real-world business challenges, partnering with clients on topics like climate change, and developing innovative AI solutions. Candidates should have a passion for data science, strong project management skills, and be comfortable with Python. Currently enrolled in a Master's or PhD program in a related field.”

“(COMPANY NAME) is offering a 10-12 week paid summer internship in London for a Research Scientist specializing in causal inference and machine learning. The role involves conducting research, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and publishing papers. Applicants should be pursuing a Ph.D. in a relevant field and have valid work authorization for the UK.”

“(COMPANY NAME) offers a 10-week paid summer internship in London for students passionate about music and technology. Roles include Engineering (Backend, Web/Frontend, Full Stack, C++, Mobile) and Data Science. Interns will work on impactful projects, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and gain in-depth knowledge of (COMPANY NAME)'s operations. Applicants should be pursuing a degree in relevant fields and have relevant skills. The internship starts in mid-June 2026.”

“Research internship at (COMPANY NAME) in Cambridge, focusing on AI-assisted content creation. Collaborate with researchers and product teams to explore novel interaction paradigms. 12-week program for PhD students in HCI, CS, ML, NLP, or design. Opportunities to present work and contribute to research outputs.”

“(COMPANY NAME) Research Cambridge seeks a social science PhD intern to study ethical and social implications of digital content provenance disclosure. The role involves user surveys, interviews, and creating a taxonomy of opportunities and threats, with a coauthored academic paper as output.”

“Research Intern - Multi-Agent Systems at (COMPANY NAME) Research Cambridge. Explore future multi-agent AI systems, design LLM architectures, and implement system-level optimizations. PhD enrollment required in related fields. Experience in ML, systems design, and high-performance LLM inference systems preferred.”

“(COMPANY NAME) Labs in London seeks an ML/NLP Scientist Intern for a 6-month internship. The role involves experimenting, developing, and delivering AI solutions using Machine Learning and Natural Language Processing. Candidates should have a background in ML/NLP, proficiency in Python, and experience with cloud tools. The internship offers a hybrid work model, career development opportunities, and a chance to work on real-world challenges.”

“Research Intern - Machine Learning and Natural Language Processing at (COMPANY NAME) Labs in London. Lead an independent research project, drive experiments, innovate, and collaborate with global experts. Duration is six months with a flexible start date. Requirements include a PhD or MSc in a relevant field, strong NLP and ML skills, Python proficiency, and research experience. Hybrid work model, career development, and competitive benefits offered.”

“Summer 2026 Research Intern position at (COMPANY NAME) in London. Assist with geopolitical, macroeconomic, and security research. Full-time, fixed-term, hybrid role (3 days in office). Requires 2+ years of college study, strong research skills, and English proficiency. Application deadline: February 27, 2026.”

“Summer 2026 Internship - Research Intern (Dragonfly - Advisory Team) at Dow Jones in London. Full-time, fixed-term, hybrid role (3 days in office). Conduct research on geopolitical, macroeconomic, and security issues. Must be available June 8, 2026 - August 14, 2026. Apply by February 27, 2026.”

“Join (COMPANY NAME)' innovative Internship Program to gain hands-on experience in a global energy company. Work on challenging projects, receive coaching, and familiarize yourself with HS&E standards. Open to students or recent graduates in Engineering, Data Science, Business, Economics, or Supply Chain. Fluent English and legal work authorization required. Flexible working options available.”

“Summer 2026 Research Intern position at (COMPANY NAME) in London, focusing on Sub-Saharan Africa for the Dragonfly Intelligence Team. Full-time, 10-week internship, hybrid work policy. Responsibilities include research, monitoring, and reporting on security and geopolitical risks. Requires at least two years of college study, excellent research skills, and knowledge of Sub-Saharan Africa. Application deadline: February 27, 2026.”

“Summer 2026 Research Intern position at Dow Jones in London, focusing on Sub-Saharan Africa. Full-time, 10-week internship assisting analysts in political and security risk assessments. Requires at least two years of college study, strong research skills, and interest in international affairs. Hybrid work policy applies.”

“(COMPANY NAME) Chase offers a Summer Associate internship in the Machine Learning Center of Excellence (MLCOE). The role involves applying machine learning methods to complex domains like time series, reinforcement learning, and more. The program starts in June, offers mentorship, and may lead to full-time employment. Candidates should have a Ph.D. or be in the final year of a Ph.D. program in a quantitative field.”

“Summer internship for Materials Science Engineer at (COMPANY NAME)'s London office. Work on real projects with specialists in concrete, metals, glass, and more. Focus on sustainability, innovation, and problem-solving. Ideal for master's students in Materials Science or Engineering with strong academic records and interest in engineering design and manufacturing.”

“(COMPANY NAME) offers a Summer 2026 Research Associate Internship for UBRI. The 12-week role involves supporting university partnerships, analyzing research projects, and promoting blockchain education. Ideal candidates are graduate students with blockchain knowledge, strong communication skills, and experience bridging industry and academia. The internship offers career growth, learning opportunities, and a collaborative environment.”

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“You will have the opportunity to design new algorithms, models, or other technical solutions whilst experienci...”

“As a data science intern you will gain hands-on experience across the data science workflow; this includes dat...”

“* Knowledge and hands-on experience working with 3D and projective geometry, in addition to image-space comp...”

“As a member of the AI research community, you will also have the opportunity to participate in relevant top-ti...”

“What You Will Do As a DNA Research Fellow, you will work with colleagues at all levels from your first day s...”

“* Conduct experiments, create and validate metrics, and develop candidate algorithms to improve speech attribu...”

“ICML, NeurIPS, ACL, CVPR, ICCV). You will partner with research, product and engineering teams to inve...”

“* Analyze and improve performance of advanced algorithms on large-scale datasets and cutting-edge research in ...”

“We focus our energy on AI projects that are likely to have high impact on our products and bring high value to...”

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“* Analyze experimental results and evaluation metrics, conduct case studies propose and evaluate research hypo...”

“Immerse yourself in an inclusive and collaborative environment where your innovative ideas can thrive and make...”

“The ideal candidate will have strong intellectual curiosity and passion to solve real-world problems in health...”

“Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion whe...”

“Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion whe...”