Technology Research Experience Placements (TREP) Summer 2026 at the University of Cambridge are now open for applications.

Projects are available in Chemical Engineering & Biotechnology, Computer Science & Technology, Mechanics, Materials & Design Engineering, Civil Engineering and Electrical Engineering.

Open to all students in the penultimate year of their course who meet the essential and widening participation criteria.

During the 8 week placement you will: 

  • Receive payment equivalent to the real living wage 
  • Stay in college accommodation to experience student life at Cambridge 
  • Be part of a research group to experience real postgraduate study
  • Undertake training to help you prepare for applying for postgraduate courses

Placements will start on Monday 6th July 2026, ending Friday 28th August 2026

Apply online: Technology Research Experience Placements | School of Technology

Applications close: 9am Monday 9th March 2026 

For any queries, please email us: TREP@tech.cam.ac.uk

We hope to receive an application from you soon!