Techniquest

Research Placements & Experiences provides over 1,000 Year 12 students with the opportunity to work alongside STEM professionals on live research projects.

Techniquest is very excited to be managing the placements for Wales again this year, supported by the Nuffield Foundation and STEM Learning.

The prestigious Steve Bowden Award being presented to winner Julia Krokosz, in 2023.

Year 12 students studying Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) subjects at a state-maintained school or college in the UK are eligible to apply.

There are two types of placement we offer:

  • Research Placement (NRP)

    • 2-week collaboration with a STEM-related placement organisation expert
    • Work on a live research question or area of development
    • Produce a scientific research report and poster
    • Opportunities to contribute to your host’s current projects
  • Experience Placement (NEP)

    • 5 day explorations with industry experts
    • Identify essential skills for employment in STEM
    • Produce a workbook log for the duration of your placement

There are bursaries available for students from low-income households, entitled to free school meals or discretionary payments or lived/living in local authority care.

In addition to this, regardless of whether they are eligible for a bursary, all students will receive reimbursements for travel costs during their placement!

Eligibility

Why not use the eligibility criteria tool below to find out if you are eligible?

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Available research projects all contain scientific or technical content, and may be based in laboratories, field work or offices.

Placements take place across the UK during the Summer Holiday period, and are administered in Wales by Techniquest. We are here to help you every step of the way.

Should you wish to obtain any further information regarding our Research Placements & Experiences, please use the below contact information:

  • Andrea Meyrick

    Research Placements & Experiences Coordinator Wales

    Email Andrea

  • Jennifer Morris

    Research Placements & Experiences Administrator Wales

    Email Jennifer

We would love to hear from you!