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NPL Academy work experience week 2027

NPL Academy is a one-week work experience programme at the National Physical Laboratory in Teddington. Students work in teams with NPL mentors on a project and present their work on the final day. Applications for the 2027 week open on 4 January 2027 via a form on the NPL page.

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At a glance

Run by
National Physical Laboratory (NPL)
Who it’s for
Students currently in Year 10 to Year 13. Priority goes to those with a genuine interest in science, engineering and business beyond the classroom.[1]
Entry
Students apply themselves
Worth
A full week at the UK's national measurement laboratory, working with an NPL mentor on a project such as atomic clocks, electronics, fibre optics or quantum science. About 30 to 50 students are taken each year.
Cost
Free to attend. NPL cannot fund travel or subsistence.[2]
Year groups
Year 10, Year 11, Year 12, Year 13
Where
England (London (Teddington, Middlesex))
Format
In person
Dates
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Sources

3 sources

  1. National Physical Laboratory

    Work experience – NPL

    We provide current Year 10 to Year 13 aged students with a real taster of work at a National Laboratory.

    Checked 23 October 2026

  2. National Physical Laboratory

    Work experience – NPL

    NPL does not provide, or require, payment for participation in NPL Academy and cannot fund travel or subsistence costs.

    Checked 23 October 2026

  3. National Physical Laboratory

    Work experience – NPL

    NPL Academy 2027: key dates Applications open via a form on this webpage: 4 January 2027 Applications close: 31 January 2027 Applicants hear back: by late February 2027 Programme dates: 28 June to 2 July 2027

    Checked 23 October 2026

Details checked by the Born to Engineer editorial team. Always confirm dates on the provider’s site before applying.

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Closes

Applications open 4 January 2027 and close 31 January 2027. Programme runs 28 June to 2 July 2027.[3]

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