Find out when the Career Lab programme will be running this year.
Dates
You can see when our programmes will be running in the table below. Important: whilst we make every effort to deliver this programme as outlined, in certain circumstances, Career Lab opportunities may be subject to change.
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| Student application period | Programme | Summary | Eligible students | Programme runs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-28 September 2025 | Winter Student Consultancy (part-time) | Mixed team of students working on a live project brief set by an external organisation. 20 hours over four weeks (bursary included) | Year 3, final year, and taught postgraduates | 27 October - 21 November 2025 |
| November 2025 - January 2026 | Spring Student Consultancy (part-time) | Mixed team of students working on a live project brief set by an external organisation. 20 hours over four weeks (bursary included) | Year 3, final year, and taught postgraduates | 9 February - 6 March 2026 |
| 2025/26 | Insight visits | Visit a local employer at their workplace and learn about their different roles, departments and industry. | Foundation and year 1 | Various dates during term time in 2025/26 |
| January - February 2026 | Global Excellence Summer Programme | Study at an international university for four to six weeks, depending on the programme. | Foundation, year 1, year 2 and final year undergraduates from eligible groups. | Summer vacation 2026 |
| February - March 2026 | Junior Research Associate Scheme | Eight weeks in summer working on a real-life research project at the University of Sussex | Year 2 and penultimate year | Summer vacation 2026 |
| 2 March 2026, closing dates vary | UK summer internships | Six week paid internship (or part-time equivalent) working for a UK employer. | Year 2 and penultimate year, year 3 and final year | Summer vacation 2026 |
| 2 March - 26 April 2026 | Online Global Summer Internship | Four or six week remote work experience with an international employer (bursary included). | Year 2, penultimate year, year 3 and final year | Summer vacation 2026 |
| N/A | Work Experience Preparation Programme | Build your careers confidence with handpicked sessions to support your applications for Career Lab programmes and beyond. | All students | Ongoing |
| N/A | Mentoring and Networking | All students and graduates can connect with Sussex alumni working in a role or sector that interests them. | All students | Ongoing |
| N/A | Create your own experience | Want to explore starting a side hustle, developing a freelance career or launching a new business or social enterprise? We can support you with advice and guidance, funding opportunities and helpful connections. | All students | Ongoing |