Overview
The studentship includes:
- Free access to two online, self-led programming courses: 'R for Biochemists 101' and 'Practical Python for beginners: a Biochemist’s guide', with support from course moderators.
- Access to bespoke resources focusing on transferable skills, employability, and careers.
Students will have access to the online courses for 8 weeks from the start of each course, which can be completed in their own time. The courses will be moderated for 4 weeks from the start of each course during July and August 2025.
The studentship will take place entirely online.
Following completion of both courses and a post-studentship report, students will be awarded a one-year undergraduate membership of the Biochemical Society. Read more about the benefits of Society membership here, which include discounted registration fees for training courses and events, such as 'R for Biochemists 201'.
Eligibility
- The studentships are for undergraduate students in biochemistry, molecular bioscience and related subjects.
- The studentship should typically be carried out during the penultimate summer of an undergraduate degree e.g., the summer before the final year. Whilst consideration can be given to those taking up the studentship earlier (e.g., in the middle summer(s) of their degree), unfortunately final year students are not eligible.
- The programming skills studentship is open to overseas students and mature students, and can be carried out in the UK or overseas.
- Students do not need to be members of the Biochemical Society to apply.
- Students can only apply for one Biochemical Society studentship in 2025.
Programming Skills Studentships
Overview
The studentship includes:
- Free access to two online, self-led programming courses: 'R for Biochemists 101' and 'Practical Python for beginners: a Biochemist’s guide', with support from course moderators.
- Access to bespoke resources focusing on transferable skills, employability, and careers.
Students will have access to the online courses for 8 weeks from the start of each course, which can be completed in their own time. The courses will be moderated for 4 weeks from the start of each course during July and August 2025.
The studentship will take place entirely online.
Following completion of both courses and a post-studentship report, students will be awarded a one-year undergraduate membership of the Biochemical Society. Read more about the benefits of Society membership here, which include discounted registration fees for training courses and events, such as 'R for Biochemists 201'.
Eligibility
- The studentships are for undergraduate students in biochemistry, molecular bioscience and related subjects.
- The studentship should typically be carried out during the penultimate summer of an undergraduate degree e.g., the summer before the final year. Whilst consideration can be given to those taking up the studentship earlier (e.g., in the middle summer(s) of their degree), unfortunately final year students are not eligible.
- The programming skills studentship is open to overseas students and mature students, and can be carried out in the UK or overseas.
- Students do not need to be members of the Biochemical Society to apply.
- Students can only apply for one Biochemical Society studentship in 2025.