Flexible, paid, internships for all undergraduates at UoR
What is the Reading Internship Scheme?
Are you looking to gain experience, build your professional networks, and develop your transferrable skills all whilst earning a competitive salary? Then the Reading Internship Scheme could be for you!
The Reading Internship Scheme is the University of Reading's internship scheme; it's exclusive to University of Reading undergraduate students and gives you the opportunity to undertake paid internships with charities and small to medium sized enterprises. The RIS team build relationships with the organisations and upload the internships on MJO for you to view and apply for. Internships are between 140 - 420 hours in length and run throughout the year - you can apply for part-time internships during term-time or full-time internships during vacation periods! All RIS internships pay at least the National Living Wage which is currently £10.42 per hour; RIS is open to all undergraduate students, regardless of degree discipline.
Where do I find RIS opportunities?
How do I apply?
When do internships take place?
Term- Time Internships - November to May
- Part-time internships taking place November – May during term time
- 140 – 210 hours – each employer will specify how long their internship is so make sure to check before you apply as you will be expected to complete the set hours
- Up to 20 hours per week – hours and work days are between you and your employer
- Advertised from October - March
Summer Internships – June to August
- Full-time or part-time taking place 10 June – 30 August
- Employer will specify if their internship is full-time or part-time and how many hours
- 140 (approx.. 4-weeks) – 420 hours (approx. 12 weeks) – each employer will specify how long their internship is so make sure to check before you apply as you will be expected to complete the set hours
- Advertised from January to May
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