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ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Internship Scheme

Looking to offer an internship to a student through our ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Internship Scheme?

ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Internship Scheme (RIS)

The ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Internship Scheme connects ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø undergraduates with organisations through short-term, paid internships. Projects are set by you – from social media or research to marketing, data analysis, project management, and more.

Timelines

  • Employer applications: rolling, Sept 2025 – May 2026
  • Semester internships: part-time (up to 20 hrs/week), Oct 2025 – May 2026, 140–350 hrs
  • Summer internships: part-time or full-time, June – Aug 2026, 4–11 weeks. All internships must finish by 4 Sept 2026.

For External Employers

  • Must have: Employer’s & Public Liability insurance, PAYE set-up, Companies House/Charity Commission registration, and at least two employees.
  • Salary contribution grants available for eligible charities and SMEs. Larger organisations can still participate (without grants) and benefit from scheme promotion.
  • Full details: see the RIS Employer Handbook.

For ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Departments

  • Includes academic research internships (formerly UROPs).
  • All costs covered by the department; no grants available.
  • Interns are employed via Campus Jobs at a dedicated RIS pay rate.
  • Full details: see the RIS Academic Handbook.

Questions? Email us at ris@reading.ac.uk