Grants & Programmes Internship: Funding & Policy Insight

Academy Of Medical Sciences; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 16,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

The Academy of Medical Sciences invites applications for three-month Grants and Programmes internships starting January 2027. Open to all PhD students funded by their programme, based at a UK university or institute, with a three-month placement integral to their studies.

The intern will support grant schemes, career development programmes, events, and engagement with Fellows and stakeholders, gaining experience in research funding management and science policy within a hybrid London-based

Qualifications

• PhD student funded for the duration of the internship.
• Eligible PhD candidates based at a UK university or institute.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing our grant schemes and reviewing eligibility of applicants.
• Support the delivery of career development programmes and mentoring schemes.
• Help organise workshops, conferences and other career development events.
• Contribute to the engagement strategy with Fellows, funders and external stakeholders.
• Work within the Grants and Programmes team on discrete projects under supervision.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Team player

IT skills

Numeracy skills

Education

PhD student

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Academy of Medical Sciences invites applications for three-month Grants and Programmes internships starting January 2027. Open to all PhD students funded by their programme, based at a UK university or institute, with a three-month placement integral to their studies.

The intern will support grant schemes, career development programmes, events, and engagement with Fellows and stakeholders, gaining experience in research funding management and science policy within a hybrid London-based