NeuMat Summer Undergraduate Studentships 2026

We are delighted to announce the call for project proposals for the NeuMat Summer Undergraduate Studentships 2026.

These 8-week placements provide high-quality research experience for undergraduate students (typically in their 2nd, 3rd, or 4th year) who may be considering PhD study in neuromorphic materials and computing. Five projects will be funded at £4,000 each to cover all student expenses including stipend, travel, and accommodation.

Important: This call is for project proposals from potential hosts (academic or industrial partners), not for student applications. The student call will open after projects have been selected.

Key Deadlines:

• Proposal submission deadline: 15th January 2026
• Notification of awarded projects: Early February 2026
• Student application period: Opens immediately after award notification

Eligibility: We welcome proposals from academic partners (universities, research institutes) and industrial partners (companies, R&D centres) with active research programs aligned with NeuMat themes.

How to Submit: Please submit your proposal as a single PDF by email to info@neumat.co.uk with the subject line "NeuMat Summer Studentship 2026 – Project Proposal".

Your proposal should include (full details in the attached call document):

• Project title and summary (max 100 words)
• Host institution/company and supervisors
• Research quality (max 200 words)
• Opportunity to learn across the stack (max 200 words)
• Research environment (max 200 words)

Projects will be assessed primarily on research quality (60%), alongside opportunity to learn across the stack (25%) and research environment (15%). Full ranking criteria are provided in the attached document.

Please find the complete call document attached, which includes detailed guidelines, assessment criteria, and timeline information.

We look forward to receiving your proposals and strengthening the UK neuromorphic research community through these studentships.