Application Guide
Before you apply
Please read the Eligibility Criteria carefully and ensure that you meet all of them first.
As part of the application form, you are required to nominate one referee and provide their contact email. We will email your referee directly to request a reference letter, which must be submitted by the deadline of 19 March 2025, 13:00 (UK time). We strongly recommend reaching out to your referee as early as possible to give them sufficient time to prepare the letter and inform them of the submission process. The reference letter should be written by an academic from your undergraduate course who knows you and your work well such as a personal tutor, dissertation supervisor, module coordinator, module convenor or lecturer. Please choose a referee who can positively attest to your academic performance and potential for further study or a career in AI, as their support will strengthen your application.
What to include in your application
All applications must be submitted via email, including the following documents:
Please download and complete this form without altering its format (.docx) with the following naming convention: LastName _Application.docx. The application form consists of 4 main parts that are mostly self-explanatory: Personal Details, Eligibility, Referee Nomination and Personal Statement.
Please ensure that your referee submits the reference letter once receiving the request from us by the deadline of 19 March 2025, 13:00 (UK time).
The Personal Statement (maximum 2 pages) is an important part of the application, where you will demonstrate how you meet the assessment criteria. Follow the instructions in the form, where you will find hints to help you complete each section.
We strongly encourage applicants to complete the personal statement in their own words based on their unique background and experiences.
You should provide an overview of your qualifications, skills, and experiences that demonstrate your suitability for this programme, and your recent achievements.
Your CV should be returned in PDF format with the following naming convention: LastName _CV.pdf
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University transcript. You should provide us with a copy of your university transcript(s) in PNG or PDF format, showing the grades/marks you have received so far for your undergraduate degree. We will also accept scans of your transcript(s) or screenshots from self-service portals, provided that your name, institution, and a breakdown of grades are clearly identifiable. Please use the following naming convention: following naming convention: LastName _transcript.pdf or LastName _transcript.png
Supporting documents
Although this is not essential, we would like to encourage applicants to submit any relevant documents they believe can support their eligibility in PNG or PDF format.
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Apply
The programme is now open to applications. Eligible candidates must submit their application materials via email to ps-cs-internship@nottingham.ac.uk by the deadline of 12 March 2025, 13:00 (UK-time).
Click here to download application form
IMPORTANT: Applications will be considered incomplete until all required documents, including the reference letter, are received. Files must be submitted in the specified format; failure to do so may result in rejection. You should compile all application files (excluding the reference letter) into a single ZIP folder (not exceeding 10MB) labelled with your last name.
After You Apply
If we require any additional information from you to make a decision, we will get in touch. We aim to notify applicants of the outcome via email during the week of 28 April 2025. Once a decision has been made, we will provide you with the next steps.