Introducing In2STEM
In2STEM is a fantastic opportunity for Year 12 or S5/S6 students passionate about STEM. Running from 20 July to 21 August 2026, the programme offers a blend of online and in-person activities, equipping participants with the skills, knowledge and confidence needed to excel in STEM.
Our placements are located within commutable distance, ensuring all students can easily participate. In2STEM is entirely free to join, and we provide a bursary to cover travel and lunch expenses during placements! To date, we have supported 5,350 young people on In2STEM across the UK, from Exeter to Edinburgh.
Before the programme kicks off, students are invited to an informative induction event. Following a summer of personal and academic growth, we host a celebration event after the programme to honour and acknowledge your accomplishments.
If you have any questions, please contact us at [email protected]
You can now apply for the 2026 In2STEM programme here:
Exploring In2STEM: What’s included?
In-person work experience placements
Online skills, employability and careers workshops
Hear from our students
Discover our past participants’ incredible journeys and real-life experiences as they share their time on our programme.
In2STEM programme timeline
Applications open
Applications close
Applications are carefully reviewed, and successful applicants are offered a placement. The remaining applicants are informed of their application status with some joining a waiting list.
In-person and online programme induction events
The In2STEM Programme is currently in progress, spanning from 20 July to 21 August. Throughout this period, you will complete your 1-2 week professional placement, alongside participating in online workshops and public engagement competitions.
End of programme Celebration event. Participants are invited to join the In2careers programme
CREST Award
Convert your STEM placement experience into a CREST Award submission, allowing you to enhance your university or apprenticeship application.
Our student stories
During the programme, we have spent a lot of time in both teaching and PhD labs. This was exciting because I had never been to a lab before; it was also beneficial as it helped us become accustomed to the types of places where we would work and study at university.
It is one of the best things I’ve ever done in my life! It is the most productive, yet fun experience I’ve had. It is different every day, and we get to experiment and gain practical experience. Many university students may have really good theory and knowledge, but I will have great practical experience that is already proving to be very useful.
BenUniversity of Leeds, School of Chemistry
I am gaining a better insight into what it’s like to be in a lab setting. I like the practical side of my placement. Working with professional scientists and seeing how they work together has been very rewarding.
AlimaRoyal Veterinary College
It’s such a great opportunity, and they also give you a lot of support with workshops. It’s not just placements, and they always follow up and help. On my placement I got to see consultants interacting with patients first-hand. Seeing the importance of communication and explaining to patients every step so they know what’s happening.
DhivyaSt Barts Hospital London
It’s given me many more ideas about what I could do, things that I didn’t think were available to me. All I could base my ideas on before was what was taught in school, but now I have real-life experience.
LauraOxford Centre for Human Brain Activity, University of Oxford