Undergraduate research opportunities

We welcome undergraduate students from within and outside the University of Cambridge to gain hands-on research experiences on real research projects as a member of one of our research groups. Project placements can increase your transferrable skills, employability and understanding of the research environment.

Undergraduate summer research placements

Each year we offer up to 30 paid summer research placements for undergraduate students from across the globe.

Find out about SLCU's Undergraduate Summer Research Placements

Part II & Part III research projects

SLCU hosts Part II and Part III research project placements for University of Cambridge undergraduates. Please view SLCU’s research group pages to identify an area of interest and then email the group leader to discuss.

Further information

If you have any questions about undergraduate research placements, please contact Sarah Robinson or Renske Vroomans.

Plant science at Cambridge

The University of Cambridge is home to one of the largest concentrations of plant research anywhere in the world. Visit the below organisations to find out about their work in sustainable agriculture, conservation and fundamental research.

Department of Plant Sciences

Crop Science Centre

Cambridge University Botanic Garden

Cambridge University Herbarium

CambPlants Hub

Cambridge Global Food Security

Cambridge Centre for Physical Biology

Conservation Research Institute

Plants at Cambridge Hub

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