Internships FAQs
Please click on the question of interest below. If your query is not answered here, please email us at internships@cancer.org.uk.
1. What is an internship at Cancer Research UK?
2. How long is an internship?
3. When will the internship start?
4. Who can apply?
5. Is an internship full or part time?
6. Where is the internship based?
7. Will I get paid?
8. How do I apply?
9. Could an internship lead to a job offer at Cancer Research UK?
10 Will you provide me with a reference when I leave?
11. Can I apply for more than one internship?
12. Will the scheme be repeated?
1. What is an internship at Cancer Research UK?
An internship is a voluntary placement in one of Cancer Research UK's departments based in London or at regional offices throughout the UK.
Internships are based within our Fundraising and Supporter Marketing, Policy and Public Affairs, Communications and Information, Corporate Resources and People and Organisational Development Directorates.
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2. How long is an internship?
The standard length of a placement is 12 weeks.
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3. When will the internship start?
Applications for our autumn intake will open on Wednesday July 23 2008. Internships will begin on September 22 and run for 12 weeks.
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4. Who can apply?
Those wishing to gain work experience in the charity sector:
- undergraduates/graduates
- professionals seeking a career change
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5. Is an internship full-time or part-time?
Interns generally work between three to five days a week. Please read details of each role profile for specific details.
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6. Where is the internship based?
The internship will be based either at one of our central London offices or at a regional office throughout the UK. Please read the individual role profiles for specific locations.
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7. Will I get paid?
The internship is voluntary and therefore unpaid. However, we will refund travel expenses (zones 1-6 for London-based interns) and lunch (up to £3) each day.
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8. How do I apply?
Search for available roles and download an application form. Completed application forms should be emailed to internships@cancer.org.uk by 5.00pm on the closing date. Please note we do not accept CVs.
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9. Could an internship lead to a job offer at Cancer Research UK?
An internship will not lead to a job offer at Cancer Research UK. However, while you are completing your internship, you will have access to our internal vacancies.
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10. Will you provide me with a reference when I leave?
We can provide you with an internship reference when you leave.
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11. Can I apply for more than one internship?
You can apply for a maximum of three internships.
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12. Will the scheme be repeated?
The scheme runs three times a year with internships starting in February, July and September.
For all other queries, please email us at internships@cancer.org.uk.
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