In2scienceUK offers students from low income backgrounds currently completing science AS levels the
opportunity to work alongside practising scientists for a 2 week period, giving students an insight into
scientific research.
This non-profit organisation works in partnership with Universities to leverage the commitment, passion and
experience of scientists to ensure the brightest pupils, regardless of wealth have the opportunity to
experience research science first hand. Placements will be highly valued by future employees and
admissions tutors at centres of higher education and enable scientists to inspire the next generation.
Would you like a placement?
This programme is only for students with a passion for science and engineering who are from schools which
cater for students from low income families. Students on the scheme should have
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Received Education maintenance allowance (EMA), a bursary or Free School Meals during
their education and/or
Have no parental experience of HE (unless overseas or in the last 5 years)
Have a minimum of 6 Bs at GCSE and passes at Maths and English.
Following the completion of application forms, students will be interviewed by the in2scienceUK coordinator.
What will I do during the placement?
You will be placed for be 2 weeks in a University during your summer holiday. During the placement you
will work on cutting edge research with top research Scientists. You will learn a number of scientific
techniques, attend workshops and complete a small written report. This experience will be invaluable to you
in pursuing your future interests in science. Placements are funded at £50/week. We are looking for students
interested in Science and Engineering to apply.
What do I need to do to gain a placement?
Fill in the application below, save it as your name and email the completed form to
r.mckelvey@in2scienceuk.org or post the application form to Rebecca McKelvey, Dept. Neuroscience,
Physiology & Pharmacology, The Medawar Building, University College London Gower Street London
WC1E6BT.
If you are not free for a particular week/weeks during the summer this is fine but please let me know in your
application form/ or straight away.
What next?
If your application is successful you will be asked to come for an interview to meet the in2scienceuk coordinator so we can learn more about your science interests and you can learn more about the scheme.
Please return the application to r.mckelvey@in2scienceuk.org
DEADLINE: 22ND March 2013
Full Name:
Full Address:
Date of Birth:
Male/Female:
Mobile number:
Ethnic background:
Home number:
Name of school/College:
Past qualifications (include Science, Maths and English grades only)
Name of GCSE or BTEC course
Maths
English literature
English language
Core science
Additional science
Grade
Qualifications being studied:
Name of AS level being studied
Predicted grade
Are you a member of the HEAPS programme or any other education programme?
Please answer the following questions:
Are you currently receiving EMA or did you receive free school meals in year 11?
Do your parents hold a University degree?
What are you hoping to study at University?
Are there any weeks during the summer holiday where you will not be available for a lab placement?
What do you hope to gain from an in2scienceUK placement?