Summer internship programme
Our eight-week summer internships for undergraduates are designed to inspire, encourage and support a new generation who will go on to make a difference.
Applications for our 2026 Internship Programme Are Closed
Our summer internships give you the opportunity to gain practical experience, develop new skills and make a meaningful contribution from day one.
You’ll work with experienced colleagues, learn about different areas of Wellcome and take part in development and volunteering opportunities throughout the programme.
What we offer
- London Living Wage for duration of internship.
- An eight-week summer internship from July to August.
- Meaningful hands-on work and the opportunity to contribute to Wellcome’s mission.
- Network of support from a dedicated line manager, buddy and early careers.
- Learning, networking and development opportunities across Wellcome.
- Opportunities to connect and collaborate with your fellow interns.
- Financial support towards eligible travel and accommodation costs associated with working at our London office.
Who can apply
You must:
- be a current undergraduate partway through your studies (not in your final year)
- be available for the entire programme
- have the right to work in the UK.
You can’t apply if you’ve already completed a Wellcome internship.
We are proud to work with social mobility partners – upReach, applications will be managed directly through these partners' platforms when recruitment opens.
Interns' experiences
"The staff here are a collection of the friendliest people. I am ending my internship scared that my future internships or jobs will not meet the standards that have been set so high so early in my career." (Noor Alabdulbaqi, Science)
"My experience at Wellcome has been wholly positive and inspiring. I have a science background and have found that Finance has allowed me to really understand how the Trust makes such a difference in the research community. My understanding of accounting, financial processes and controls has developed through my work on mini projects. Everybody is really committed and enthusiastic, and has made this summer enjoyable and rewarding." (Thomas Clarke, Finance)
"Working for the Investments division has been truly unique – I've been able to develop my research and financial skills from working on a macro overview of India and a project on commodities exposures. I’ve also had experience in equities through covering some public stocks and communicating ideas to the team." (Jia Jun Lim, Investments)