Cyber Insights Summer School (CISS)

The Cyber Insights Summer School (CISS) is a classroom-based 10-week ‘in person’ programme, taking place from late June to early September 2027 in Lancashire.

Spend your next summer break applying what you’ve learned at university to boost your cyber skills and get first-hand experience of a future career in cyber. Our CISS programme offers you a mixture of interactive lectures, workshops and practical exercises – all supported by world-class experts. You’ll develop your existing knowledge and enjoy being part of a supportive cohort in an inclusive environment. We’ll even organise social events so you can connect with your peers and make the most of your summer.

You’ll need to be graduating between summers 2028-2030 and studying for a STEM degree, or a Joint Honours degree in a STEM subject. During the programme, you’ll receive a payment of £300 per week plus funded accommodation. Please note that accommodation consists of single occupancy rooms with a shared kitchen area and within mixed gender buildings.

If you’re curious about technology and are ready to learn new ways of using it, this could be just the programme for you.

We particularly encourage women and people from Black, Asian or other ethnic minority backgrounds to register their interest for this role. We recognise these groups are currently underrepresented in our workforce. It’s vital that we create a culture where different insights, perspectives and experiences are welcomed – and where you’ll always be encouraged to contribute, shape our work and be yourself.

A registration of interest does not constitute a job application, nor will such registration have any bearing upon the recruitment process itself. Any individuals who register their interest and who decide subsequently to apply for the Cyber Insights Summer School will need to complete an application form once the window for applications has opened on Thursday 17th September at 10am.

Once the application window has opened, we welcome applications from all candidates, regardless of their ethnic background, gender, disability and/or any other characteristic(s). All applications will be assessed solely on merit.

Before you apply

To work for us, you need to be a British citizen or hold dual British nationality, of which one component is British, you will nonetheless be considered. You can apply at the age of 17 years. If successful, you will need to be 18 before the start of CISS. There is no upper age limit to apply for a role with us. You’ll usually need to have been a resident in the UK for 4 out of the last 5 years when applying for this role with us at this level. This is particularly important if you were born outside the UK, but we do assess each case individually. There are some common exceptions like studying abroad, living overseas with parents or serving with HM Forces. We’ll just need references for the time you lived abroad. Full eligibility details can be found on our website.

How to apply

To apply for this role and to find out more, please click on the apply button. Please note that applications may close before the application deadline, so apply early to avoid disappointment.