About the Academy
The Academy of Medical Sciences is the independent, expert voice of biomedical and health research in the UK.
Our vision is good health for all supported by the best research and evidence.
Our mission is to help create an open and progressive research sector to improve the health of people everywhere.
Our new strategy for 2022-2032 focuses on the following strategic priorities.
You can read more about our strategy 2022-2032 here
The Academy of Medical Sciences is welcoming applications for policy internships to take place in 2023/24.
Successful applicants will join the Academy’s close-knit and influential policy team for 12 weeks (three months) to contribute to a wide range of our activities. They will receive one-to-one line management, a tailored workplan and will gain valuable transferable skills for careers both within and outside academic research.
This scheme is a live vacancy and we interview as applications come in.
Eligibility
The scheme is open to all UK-based PhD students (based in a university or institute), including clinicians undertaking a PhD as part of their Clinical Research Training.
In order to be eligible, interns must have access to either:
To apply, candidates are asked to supply the following, which must be submitted in pdf format:
Further details on the scheme and application are available in the documents available at the bottom of this page.
Please direct further questions to Catherine Wanjiku (catherine.wanjiku@acmedsci.ac.uk).
*MRC-funded applicants should apply via specific AMS/MRC internship scheme.
If you experience any technical issues with the form please get in touch with Camelia Avramescu (HR Assistant), at [email protected].
Shortlisted applicants will be invited to an interview with a selection panel of Academy staff.
Placements on the scheme are allocated on a competitive basis so withdrawal from the scheme once a place is accepted is likely to result in another potential intern being denied the opportunity to participate.