Magnify
Applications for Magnify 2025 Summer School are open from 9am 17 March. The summer school starts in June 2025. The closing date for applications is 9am on 14 April 2025.
Magnify is a unique experience for up to 10 undergraduate students from underrepresented backgrounds. Participate in a 10-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 2025. 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
You can explore the projects on offer here.
Structure of the Summer School
The summer school will comprise of a ½ day induction, 10-week lab rotation, a visit to Rothamsted, and a celebration to mark the end of the program.
Project Timeline
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Timeframe
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Application Deadline
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9am 14 April 2025 |
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Interviews and Offer
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Week commencing 5 May & 12 May 2025
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Induction day
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16 June 2025
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10-week lab project
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17 June-21 August 2025
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Visit to Rothamsted
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2 July 2025
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End of Summer School Celebration
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23 August 2025
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Reviews & Feedback
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Week of 25 August 2025
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Funding
Successful Magnify participants will be paid for ten weeks at the National Living Wage, via Unitemps.
Apply
To apply to the programme please go to apply page to complete application form.
Please contact bbdtp@nottingham.ac.uk for any queries or to report any technical difficulties.