About Us

Researchers in Residence (RinR) is funded by Research Councils UK and the Wellcome Trust. Through RinR, RCUK and Wellcome Trust aim to:

Engage young people with contemporary research to stimulate their interest and motivation in the social, physical, life and earth sciences and the humanities, and by doing so motivate them to take up careers in those areas, especially those where there are identified national shortages.

Provide researchers with the opportunity to develop and use effective communication, management and teamwork skills by working with young people.

“Researchers in Residence is a unique programme, which is extremely important in helping to develop a new generation of researchers who will continue to enhance the UK’s global research reputation.”

Dr Kerry Leslie, head of RCUK Public Engagement with Research