Program Overview

Introduction to the Reading Internship Scheme

The Reading Internship Scheme offers University of Reading undergraduate students the opportunity to undertake 4 – 8 week paid internships with professionals. It allows organisations to connect with students who are motivated, proactive, and keen to experience the working-world.

Program Details

By hiring one of our talented students, they will be able to assist you in a project that you may be looking to gain some extra resource in, or some work that could do with a fresh perspective, for up to 280 hours (8 week full time equivalent).

Support and Funding

Support towards your intern's salary whilst on their internship is available through the scheme. We provide profit earning organisations with a 50% contribution (with the employer matching the other 50%), and charities with 100% contribution to their intern's salary.

Program Operation

The scheme will operate throughout the academic year with part time and full-time internships available.

Part-time Internships

• Monday 26 September – Friday 09 December 2022 (Autumn term)
• Monday 09 January – Friday 24 March 2023 (Spring term)
• Monday 17 April – Friday 09 June 2023 (Summer term)

Full-time Internships

• Monday 12 December - Friday 06 January 2023
• Monday 27 March - Friday 14 April 2023
• Monday 12 June - Friday 15 September 2022

Employer Handbook

The Reading Internship Scheme 2022/23 employer handbook includes all information on this academic year's programme. You will need to read through the handbook before registering your interest in the scheme, as you will be asked to agree to the terms and conditions referenced in the handbook.

Testimonials

• "Having participated in this scheme over several years now, I'm incredibly happy with our experience of Reading's interns. They have consistently performed well and made a significant impact to the performance of our small team. Already planning the next set of tasks and activities for the next bunch!" – KYMIRA Ltd.
• "Dealing with the University was easy and efficient. The range of candidates we interviewed for the internship was impressive. The one we hired was a student just finishing her first year. We made a superb choice. Her upbeat, can-do attitude and conscientious work-ethic delighted everyone in our organisation." – Ethical Reading
• "Both Interns were able to grasp the requirements and work as a team to achieve good results. All this was done remotely too. Excellent." – Berkshire Community Foundation
• "The intern scheme has been a very positive experience - both from working with the UoR team and the student who became our intern. I have been very impressed with our intern's performance, attitude and approach." – Tax Automation

Frequently Asked Questions

How are internships advertised?

If your application is successful, the scheme's manager will confirm the amount of funding the scheme will be able to offer and request a job description from you. The Reading Internship Scheme Manager will then upload the job description to our online jobs portal where students will be able to view and apply.

How do I receive the grant towards my intern's salary?

In order to retrieve the grant from the University, your organisation should email your invoice to the Reading Internship Scheme Manager, on your intern's first day. Your invoice must include your individual purchase order number, which will be sent to you via email.

I am a small company and do not have a payroll system, can my intern invoice me to retrieve their salary?

Employers must be able to pay their intern via PAYE. Your intern is an employee of yours for the duration of their internship and must be paid through your payroll system. This is a requirement when taking part in the scheme.