The Astrobiology Society of Britain can provide financial support for undergraduate research internships in the UK that fall within the field of astrobiology. Internships offer valuable research experience and provide a window into potential career paths.
Internships must be hosted by a UK institution. Some examples of UK institutions that have carried out astrobiology research in the past and present are listed here and many have hosted ASB interns before. Please note, this list is not exhaustive; any institution or researcher involved in astrobiology and related fields is eligible.
Funding is only available for those studying at UK institutions who will be hosted at a UK institution. Regularly check our website for updates on upcoming internship opportunities.
Once a researcher/research group has agreed to host an internship, the applicant should download and fill out the application form and send it to astrobiosoc@gmail.com by the due date specified (usually the end of March of each year). The applicant should prepare the research proposal (found in the form) in collaboration with the host.
Past Internship Reports
Here is a report from Sidonie Coker who tells us all about the work completed during the summer of 2023 with an ASB internship award.
Sidonie was selected from an excellent field of potential interns and completed her work at University College London. She excellently demonstrates how an ASB internship can help support undergraduate students in completing research projects that may otherwise be financially unviable. This experience can offer a unique way to demonstrate to potential Master’s degree selection committees that you have the enthusiasm, research skills and a level of independence beyond that of your peers during future applications.
