Careers Support

Our careers programmes

Ambassadors Scheme

Become an SCI Ambassador to expand your network, open doors to new opportunities, and gain valuable experience communicating science and business.

Mentoring Programme

How better to find your feet in industry than take guidance from a senior professional? Join the SCI Mentor Programme to be paired with a suitable mentor.

Bright SCIdea Challenge

Our unique entrepreneurship competition provides you with resources to turn a science-based business idea into a pitch, and the chance to win £5000!

Recruitment and Training

SCI Recruitment & Training events bring early career scientists together with organisations that can offer career support, advice and training to help create employment opportunities.

The College of Scholars

Membership of SCI's College of Scholars offers early career members a range of support, from facilitating academic publishing to providing networking opportunities and a platform to present work to peers and the wider science and business communities.

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General Careers Support

Careers Committee
Mid-Career Group

Join SCI's global community

SCI offers a range of memberships that provide a variety of opportunities suited to individuals and organisations working across science and industry.

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Interest Groups with an early career focus

Awards

Scholarships & Fellowships
Entrepreneurship Awards
Travel Bursaries
Prizes

Recognition

Medals
Memorial Lectures
Honours
Membership Recognition Awards

Career News

Bright SCIdea final 2024: what were the pitches and who were the winners?
21 March 2024

Event Report
Voice of the Future 2024: exploring the intersection of science and policy
18 March 2024

Policy News
Introducing the 2024 Bright SCIdea Challenge finalists
08 March 2024

Career News
SCI statement: AstraZeneca investment is welcome, but budget support is piecemeal
Thursday, March 7, 2024