Our paid ABDN Internships opportunities are dedicated to current University of Aberdeen students and are available at various points throughout the year. Internships are hosted by University of Aberdeen departments and external employers. They take place part-time throughout the University year, with opportunities available across all three terms, including the summer term.
Eligibility
All current students on a full degree programme, regardless of year or subject of study, including undergraduate and postgraduate, are eligible to apply. ISC programmes, access courses and students on a visitor visa are not eligible. Please note that you must be a registered student for the duration of the internship. Students who have been successful in securing ANY previous ABDN Internship, at any time since Summer 2023, are not eligible to apply.
Internships Timeline 2026-27
Internships run from 16 November 2026 to 31 January 2027 (for projects with external employers) or 7 May 2027 (for projects with University of Aberdeen departments).
Internships run from 22 March 2027 to 7 May 2027 (for projects with external employers) or 11 June 2027 (for projects with University of Aberdeen departments).
Internships run from 14 June 2027 to 20 August 2027 (for projects with University of Aberdeen departments) or 30 July (for group virtual projects with external employers).
ABDN Internships 2025–26
Find out about previous internships below.
- Summer 2026 group virtual internships - 7 weeks - employer partners - applications closed
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15 June to 31 July 2026, 10 hours per week for 7 weeks.
All projects are based around the University's strategic aims of being Inclusive, International and Sustainable. Projects available:
- Alzheimer Scotland
- Brain Health Scotland
- Dictionaries of the Scots Language
- Equity Lighthouse
- SRLK EV Charge Ltd
Read more about these projects in ABDN Internships - Group Virtual Projects, Summer 2026
- Summer part-time internships - 10 weeks - University of Aberdeen - applications closed
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Interns work 20 hours per week for 10 weeks between June and August 2026.
Academic policy and quality intern
Advancing menopause equity: policy mapping, sector benchmarking and action planning
Business and commercial strategy intern
Digital content creator intern
Habitat mapping and biological recording on the University of Aberdeen grounds
Image processing research intern
Interdisciplinary research intern
Public engagement, events and communications intern
Student voice: MyAberdeen courses and organisations
- Part-time internship - 7 weeks - Aberdeen Football Club Community Trust - applications closed
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This internship will run for 7 weeks, with an expected commitment of approximately 10 hours per week, based at the Aberdeen FC Community Trust offices within Aberdeen Football Club’s Pittodrie Stadium.
- Part-time internships - 150 hours - Aberdeen Football Club - applications closed
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Interns work 150 hours over 12 weeks from April 2026.
- Term 2 part-time internships - 7 weeks - employer partners - applications closed
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Designed to be flexible with your studies, interns worked 10 hours per week for 7 weeks between 23 March to 8 May 2026.
Business Development and Revenue Strategy Intern (Health sector) - Dr Monika Gostic Nutrition
Community Engagement Intern - Bonnymuir Green Community Trust
Community Sport Cheerleader - Live Life Aberdeenshire
Community/ Youth Engagement Intern - Paws on Plastic
Community Wellbeing Intern - Miscarriage Services
Countryside Ranger Intern - Aberdeen City Rangers
Digital Interpretation Officer - St Machar Cathedral
Marine Mammal Research Assistant - University of the Highlands and Islands
Marketing and Events Intern - Aberdeenshire Cricket Club
Marketing and Social Media Intern - Tullynessle Deer Farm
Mind yer Mind Project Support and Communications Intern - NHS Scotland
Publications and Events Intern - Aberdeen and North-East Scotland Family History Society
Social Media Project Intern - The Period Place
Therapeutic Gardening Research Intern - RSPB Scotland - North East Scotland
Underwater Ecology Video Analyst Intern - UHI Shetland
Upselling RCG Training Intern - Rape Crisis Grampian
- Term 2 part-time internships - 12-weeks - University of Aberdeen - applications closed
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Designed to be flexible with your studies, interns worked 10 hours per week for 12 weeks from 23 March to 12 June 2026.
Welcome and Orientation Engagement Content Producer
Research Excellence Framework (REF) Assistant
Transforming Research Support though Automation and AI
MySkills and UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Course Mapping Intern
Computing Infrastructure Innovation Intern
Interdisciplinary Research Development Intern
CAD Intern: Enhancing Postgraduate Offer Holder Engagement
Environmental and Financial Sustainability of Transport Services
From Live to On-Demand: Creating Digital Training Resources for Researchers
- Term 1 part-time internships - 7 weeks - employer partners - applications closed
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Designed to be flexible with your studies, interns worked 10 hours a week for 7 weeks between 17 November 2025 to 30 January 2026.
Countryside Ranger Intern - Aberdeen City Rangers
"Black Belt" Shopify Intern - Urban Wellness Hub
Cinema Systems Intern - Belmont Cinema
Commercial Engagement Intern - VSA: Health and Social Care
Creative Content Producer - Crow House Projects CIC
Creative Wellbeing Intern - Dunami: Movement Arts Wellbeing CIC
Dance Archive Intern - Citymoves Dance Agency SCIO
Data Analyst Intern - Sound Festival
Digital Health Operations & AI Transformation Intern - Inverurie Chiropractic Clinic
Digital Marketing Intern - Arch 35 Marketing
Early Years Activities and Engagement Intern - Camphill Wellbeing Trust: the Compass Project
Graphic Designed and Copywriter - Highland Moss
Health & Wellbeing Education & Research Assistant - FitIQ Education
Marine Habitat Modelling Intern (Benthic Ecosystems) - UHI Shetland
Marketing and Brand Visibility Intern - HR Hub Plus
Marketing and Production Intern - Jazz Scotland
Membership Strategy and Growth Intern - Sport Aberdeen
Programme and Admin Intern - FACEYOUTH SCIO
Property & Marketing Intern - Fentons Property Ltd.
Reducing Poverty - Public Health Project Intern - NHS Scotland
Researching Victorian Aberdeen - Aberdeen Urban Studies Trust - Education
Student Engagement Strategy Intern - Union Brew, Aberdeen University Students' Association
Sustainability & Supply Chain Intern - Glencraft
Training Directory Intern - South West Aberdeenshire Citizens Advice Bureau
- Term 1 part-time internships - 6 months - University of Aberdeen - applications closed
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Designed to be flexible with your studies, interns worked 10 hours a week for 24 weeks between 17 November 2025 to 01 May 2026.
AI content innovator - Online Learning
Collecting the troubles internship - School of Divinity, History, Philosophy and Art History
Contracts and IP Records Intern - Directorate of Research and Innovation
Curatorial automation programming - Directorate of Digital and Information Services
Digital content creator intern - Communications
Editorial assistant - School of Education
Enhancing research cultures through communities of practice - Directorate of Research and Innovation
Inclusive libraries coordinator - Directorate of Digital and Information Services
Integrating sustainability: sustainability leadership scorecard internship - Estates and Facilities
International student engagement content producer - Experience and Engagement team
Marketing and campaigns intern - Student Recruitment
Past exam paper access assistant - Directorate of Digital and Information Services
Public engagement and events intern - School of Psychology
Resource intern - Centre for Autism and Theology
Social media intern - Directorate of Research and Innovation
Student employability data analyst - Careers and Employability Service
Volunteering engagement intern - Careers and Employability Service
WeAreABDN: from campus to the world - Development and Alumni Relations