Programming skills studentship

Students will apply for the programming skills studentship online and will need to explain why they are applying for this studentship, specifically.

Following the review process, the student will be informed of the outcome of their application.

Students are encouraged to keep track of any skills they have developed over the course of the studentship, both technical and transferable, and any impact the project has had on their potential future career.

They are encouraged to engage with other students in their cohort and the course moderators during the studentship.

We also encourage them to develop their own blogs about their studentship, and to update the Society on their studentship using social media by tagging us on Instagram @officialbiochemsoc, on LinkedIn or on X @BiochemSoc.

It is a condition of the award that the student subsequently submits a report of their studentship, which can be uploaded onto our website.

This will involve reflecting on the student's experience with the programming skills studentship and what they feel they have gained from the programme.

The questions and prompts below can be used to help structure the report.

• What skills have been developed throughout the scheme? (Both technical and transferable.)
• Discuss the skills and link them to personal development and future career.
• How has the scheme contributed to your career progression, overall career goal or future plans? (Be specific.)

The report should be no longer than a one A4 page.

Examples of reports by previous students can be found here. 

The deadline to complete and send your report is 1 October 2024.