Last term I took a break from folding proteins to spend three months working in Westminster at the Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology (POST).

The UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) Policy Internships Scheme gives PhD students the opportunity to spend three months in a range of policy-relevant organisations, from Government departments to the Royal Society. Applications are open to research council funded PhD students (currently including EU students). The scheme includes a three-month stipend extension, and travel/accommodation expenses are covered either by the host partner or the training grant holder.

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