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The Crankstart Internship Programme: Sector List

The list of placements available through the Crankstart Internship Programme, grouped by sector of interest.

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Every academic year the Crankstart Internship Programme advertises over 200 internships that are exclusively available to Crankstart Scholars at the University of Oxford. All placements take place during the winter, spring or summer vacation, are fully paid or funded, open to all Scholars and last between 1-8 weeks. 

To apply for a Crankstart Internship Bursary, please read the information on Funding on the About the Crankstart Internship Programme page carefully and complete the Crankstart Internship Bursary form. 

Crankstart internship applications

  • Winter internships: Applications open on Monday 19 October 2026 and close on Monday 9 November 2026
  • Spring internships: Applications open on Monday 25 January 2027 and close on Monday 15 February 2027
  • Summer internships: Advertised on a rolling-basis until May. Please check individual opportunities for the specific closing date.

Please note that some internships may follow different timelines, so be sure to check the specific posting and submit your application before its closing date.

Below, you can browse the internships available by employment sector. Click on the titles to find out more and submit your applications in CareerConnect during the submission window.

 

 


 

Academia and Higher Education

Accountancy, Insurance & Financial Services

Advertising, Marketing & Communications

Banking & Investment

Charity, Development, Not for Profit & Think Tanks

Consultancy

Consumer, Goods & Retail

Creative Industries

Culture & Heritage

Engineering & Manufacturing

Education

Environment, Sustainability & Conservation

Government & Public Services

Health & Social Care

HR & Recruitment

Language Services

Law

Management, Information & Business Services

Media, Journalism & Publishing

Scientific R&D & Other Research Services

Sport, Leisure & Tourism

Tech: IT, Data, AI & Machine Learning