Magnify
Applications for Magnify 2026 Summer School will open on 20 March 2026 and close 20 April 2026.
The summer school starts in June 2026.
Magnify is a unique experience for up to 7 undergraduate students from underrepresented backgrounds. Participate in a 3-week, fully-funded summer school programme before entering the final year of your undergraduate studies. Build professional networks, get insight into research, gain application and interview experience, and learn more about PhD opportunities.
Eligibility
To be eligible, candidates must have UK fees status at the time of application. You must be due to enter your final year of undergraduate study in September/October 2026. Additionally, the candidates must also meet at least one of following criteria:
1. Identity as Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic
2. Receive of full amount of student loan
3. Have a declared disability
4. Have spent more than 3 months in local authority care
5. Be a registered carer
6. Have refugee status from the Home Office
7. Studying at or graduated from a non-Russell group university
Projects
Take a look at 2025 projects
Structure of the Summer School
The summer school will comprise of a ½ day induction, 3-week lab rotation and a visit to Rothamsted.
Project Timeline
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Activity
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Timeframe
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Application Deadline
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9am 20 April 2026 |
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Interviews and Offer
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Week commencing 11 May & 18 May 2026
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Induction day
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29 June 2026
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3-week lab project
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29 June-17 July 2026
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Visit to Rothamsted
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2 July 2026
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End of placement
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17 July 2026
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500 word report deadline
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24 July 2026
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Reviews & Feedback
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Week of 20 July 2026
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Funding
Successful Magnify participants will be paid for three weeks at the National Living Wage, via Unitemps.
Apply
Applications are now closed.
Please contact bbdtp@nottingham.ac.uk for any queries or to report any technical difficulties.