EPSRC Undergraduate Vacation Internships Summer 2026 - Future of Voice: AI, Listening Infrastructures, and Democratic Publics

About the Role

The successful candidate will join the research project team and will be supervised to develop skills and experience in: planning and conducting research investigations and methods; scientific review and data analysis; presenting outcomes of research to different audiences; involvements in meetings and discussions about the research you are working with.

Please note that this funding cannot be used as a bridge between an undergraduate degree and a PhD or other work. Students who are currently in their final year, and who will have completed their degree by the summer, are not eligible.

Skills and Experience

Essential:

• Studying towards a degree in a EPSRC remit related subject
• Evidence of ability to work in a multidisciplinary team
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Good level of digital literacy and proficient in the use of productivity suites (Microsoft Office or Google for work)
• Good understanding of standards around managing, protecting and re-using information, including information security best practice and data protection principles
• Excellent communication skills with people at all levels
• Evidence of the ability to adapt, use initiative, multi-task and work as part of a team

Desirable:

• An enthusiasm to work for EPSRC projects
• Experience of research methods and data analysis

How to Apply

Please apply using the short application form and submit a CV and a personal statement (500 words maximum) indicating what you see your contribution to the project would be, along with an interim academic transcript in the uploads section. Please also supply an academic reference in the referees section.

Please see Information Pack for more details.

Closing for applications 11.59pm on 17 May 2026.

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