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Work experienceScience and Technology Facilities Council (STFC)

STFC online work experience

STFC offers an online version of its work experience programme for students who live far from its laboratories or who cannot attend in person. It follows the same Year 10 to 13 eligibility as the in-person scheme. Details and application dates for 2027 are due in January 2027.

By the Born to Engineer editorial team Checked

At a glance

Run by
Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC)
Who it’s for
UK-resident students in Years 10 to 13 who live more than one hour's drive from an STFC lab running in-person work experience, or who face access needs or barriers to attending in person.
Entry
Students apply themselves
Worth
An online placement with STFC for students who cannot reach one of its laboratories, widening access for students in rural areas and those with access needs.
Cost
Free[1]
Year groups
Year 10, Year 11, Year 12, Year 13
Where
UK-wide (UK-wide (online))
Format
Online

Sources

2 sources

  1. STFC Public Engagement

    Work Experience (Online)

    Work Experience (Online) Placement Key Stage 4 and 5 students 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Online Free

    Checked 23 October 2026

  2. STFC Public Engagement

    Work Experience (Online)

    Applications for 2026 Work experience are now closed. Details on work experience placements in 2027 will be available in January 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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Entry
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Who
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Entry
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