UKAEA Fusion Internship Scheme

The UKAEA Fusion Internship scheme provides financial support for UK universities or industry to host undergraduate students for a full-time, 8-week paid UK based summer internship in fusion and related disciplines. This can be through a hybrid or in-person working model. Each award provides £4,500 stipend per intern, enabling students to gain hands-on experience and develop skills for future careers in the fusion sector. Host organisations may submit applications for projects involving up to three interns per project, with a maximum of five applications per organisation. The scheme aims to provide students with visibility and awareness of opportunities within the fusion sector to encourage future careers, helping to reduce a national skills gap. Internships must take place between June and August 2026 with the latest start date of 7 July 2026. The funding is paid in arrears to host organisations upon receipt of completion documentation including an intern-produced poster to be presented at a showcase event in September 2026.