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Internship Funding & SME Support

Our Careers & Employability Service facilitates business funding year-round. Offering support for businesses looking to recruit talented students and graduates.

Internships can provide valuable support to businesses by assisting with projects, income generation, marketing strategies, research, website development, and more.

Whether you have specific projects or need additional resources, hiring an intern could be the ideal solution for your business.

Hire an intern through UoL Talent

Please note that funding for the 2026 scheme is now closed due to high demand. Please contact employers@lincoln.ac.uk to explore alternative options.

Click the button below to view the different funding options available and their terms and conditions.Internship Details

All internships are advertised through our online vacancy service CareerLinc.

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Other benefits of recruiting students and graduates

Hiring an intern through UoL Talent can benefit your business:

Funding towards employment costs.
A tailored package of support to business by removing barriers to recruitment.
Support and advice from University employer engagement team through every step.
An easy process, saving costs & time.
No long term commitments- interns can work on a specific project or fill a vacancy for a fixed period.
Natural Progression – our data shows that UoL internships frequently turn into permanent positions.
A quick injection of skills with short term graduate & student roles.
Opportunity to develop new business areas with extra resource and fresh ideas.
Free advertising through our vacancy platform CareerLinc. Find out more about vacancy advertising here.

Students and graduates can provide various benefits to your business:

Have subject-specific knowledge and experience and are ready to put their knowledge into practice.
Will bring a fresh perspective and creative ideas gained through their university experience.
Learn quickly and adapt to change, providing greater support to your business.
Have been exposed to technology throughout their studies which can be utilised in the workplace.
Develop core transferable skills from their course, part-time work and extra-curricular activities, such as written and oral communication, teamwork, problem-solving and organisational skills.