Alan Turing Internship Network

The Alan Turing Internship Network is offering a range of exciting internship opportunities in various sectors, including financial, agricultural, justice, AI safety, and data-centric engineering. This initiative aims to attract a diverse pool of applicants and partners, ensuring accessibility and inclusivity.

📝 Opportunity Details

• Date Published: June 5, 2025
• Application Deadline: June 17, 2025
• Category: Internship, PhD, Postgraduate
• Location: United Kingdom

📖 About Alan Turing Internship Network

The Alan Turing Internship Network (TIN) connects researchers with businesses, governmental organizations, charities, and NGOs to apply their expertise in real-world challenges. The program emphasizes inclusivity and flexibility, offering options such as part-time work, remote work, and accommodations for student visa holders.

The network welcomes applications from under-represented groups, all universities in the UK and the Republic of Ireland, and individuals who have taken career breaks prior to their PhD. Applicants of any nationality are eligible, provided they have the right to work in the UK.

🎯 Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the Alan Turing Internship Network, applicants must:

• Be a current doctoral student enrolled in a university (or a recent graduate within 6 months) based in the UK or the Republic of Ireland.
• Have the right to work and be based in the UK or Ireland, depending on the role location.
• Be pursuing a PhD that involves methods or concepts from:
  • Mathematics
  • Statistics
  • Data Science
  • Computer Science
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • Ethics and/or Technology
  • Social Science and Public Policy (for policy internships)
• Be able to pause their studies for the internship duration unless part-time or flexible working is allowed.
• Obtain approval from their supervisor and university department to participate.

Note: Additional eligibility requirements may apply for specific internships and will be detailed in the role descriptions.

💡 Selection Criteria

Applicants will be assessed based on the following:

1. Motivation: Interest in the role applied for.
2. Knowledge and Experience: Relevant background and expertise.
3. Skills: Competencies required to excel in the role.
4. Goals: Aspirations for learning and achieving during the internship, as well as how the internship benefits their research.

🎁 Benefits of the Internship

• Gain real-world experience by applying research expertise and technical skills to tackle practical challenges.
• Develop new skills in a business setting.
• Establish professional connections in industries of interest.
• Explore future employment opportunities beyond academia.

🛠️ Application Process

Steps to Apply:

1. Supervisor Approval: Discuss the scheme with your supervisor and university department to gain approval to participate and pause your PhD if selected.
2. Application Submission: Apply directly through the Flexigrant application system.
   • Indicate your first-choice role and optionally a second-choice role.
   • The Turing Internship Network team may suggest other roles based on your application.
3. Details Required: Provide information about:
   • Your PhD research project.
   • Goals and interest in the internship.
4. Role Descriptions: Carefully review the internship role descriptions on the website.
5. Research the Organisation: Learn about the organisation offering the role, its culture, and how your skills align with the requirements. Reflect on past experiences to demonstrate your suitability for the role.

Note: International students studying in the UK on a visa should refer to the Information for International Students document.

📅 Application Timeline

• Application Deadline: June 17, 2025
• Assessment Process:
  • Applications are assessed based on the application form only.
  • Eligible applications are reviewed by the Turing Internship Network team and project leads of each organisation.
  • Shortlisted applicants will be invited for interviews (likely in mid-November). Some organisations may require online assessments prior to interviews.
  • Applicants will be notified of the outcome by the end of November.
• Post-Selection: Successful applicants will liaise with the host organisation to sign contracts and complete security/background checks.

📧 Contact Information

For any questions, please email: internshipnetwork@turing.ac.uk

📂 Additional Resources

• Download the guidelines on how to write a successful application.

🌐 Application Portal

• View details of the Alan Turing Internship Network.
• Apply directly via the Flexigrant application system.

Take this opportunity to advance your career, gain valuable experience, and make meaningful contributions to real-world challenges! 🚀

• The Turing aims to train the next generation of data scientists.
• Link businesses, governmental organizations, charities and NGOs to researchers.
• Apply research expertise and technical skills to tackle real-world challenges.
• Gain new skills in a business setting.
• Establish professional connections in an industry of interest.
• Explore future employment opportunities outside of academia.