Hands-On Maths & Cryptography Internship

Prospects; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 56,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation near GCHQ

Stipend for the internship

Job summary

GCHQ in Cheltenham offers a nine-week Maths and Cryptography Internship for current undergraduates. You will work on real operational projects, learning from technical experts and applying maths and cryptography skills in security contexts.

The internship runs from 21 June to 20 August 2027, full-time (37 hours/week). Office-based with a £5,528 stipend and accommodation options near GCHQ.

Qualifications

• Current undergraduate studying for a degree in mathematics or related field.
• Minimum two taught years completed by internship start (June 2027).
• British citizenship required; dual nationality allowed if one component is British.

Responsibilities

• Work on real operational projects with technical experts.
• Complete research on multiple technical projects to apply maths/cryptography skills.
• Learn about a potential future role at GCHQ and develop new skills.

Skills

Mathematics

Cryptography

Problem solving

Education

Undergraduate in mathematics or joint honours with math

Job description

GCHQ in Cheltenham offers a nine-week Maths and Cryptography Internship for current undergraduates. You will work on real operational projects, learning from technical experts and applying maths and cryptography skills in security contexts.

The internship runs from 21 June to 20 August 2027, full-time (37 hours/week). Office-based with a £5,528 stipend and accommodation options near GCHQ.