YCEDE offers funded research internships designed to give UK-based graduates from ethnically minoritised backgrounds meaningful experience of academic research and a clear pathway toward doctoral study. These internships provide hands-on project work, skills development and tailored guidance to help participants build confidence, strengthen PhD applications and explore research careers.

The Taylor Bennett Foundation empowers minority ethnic talent in UK PR and communications. Since 2008, it has supported 1,200+ young people with fully paid training, mentoring, and internships delivered with leading agencies and FTSE 100 companies, helping them progress from entry-level to senior roles.

BSN’s Grassroots programme supports Black law students in the UK with skills workshops, career training, and professional exposure. Top participants may access mentorship and work experience, helping bridge the gap from study to legal careers.

MAMA Youth Project empowers young people aged 18–30 from underrepresented backgrounds with free, hands-on training for careers in TV and media. Focusing on those with limited access to education or employment, we provide essential skills, real-world experience, and tailored support into jobs with our industry partners - driving diversity and opening doors to lasting careers in media.

HDR UK’s Health Data Science Black Internship offers an 8-week paid summer placement for UK-based Black students/graduates, providing hands-on health data experience, training, mentorship, networking, a living-wage salary, and access to career support and the 10,000 Black Interns network.

SEO London offers free career development and mentoring for students from underrepresented ethnic and low-income backgrounds. From secondary school to university, programs provide skills workshops, mentoring, employer access, and support for internships and graduate roles.

Kearney Academy is a 3-day London insight programme for penultimate-year undergrad & postgrad students from all academic backgrounds. Gain hands-on strategy experience, work on real cases, connect with consultants & partners, and explore life at Kearney in a fun and relaxed environment.