Year 12 Students undertake a STEAM based research project, working within an employer or academic research environment. The placement runs part-time for 2-4 weeks virtually during the Summer (dependent on the project allocated). This enables students to research a topic with support from qualified professionals and experts.
Applications for our 2025 programme will open early 2025 - please keep an eye on the website for updates
Are you a teacher or student interested in applying for 2025?
- student must live or study in Surrey or immediate border area,
- the application must be supported by a teacher,
- student will be required to complete an application process which we encourage to be supported by a short video,
- student must commit for the duration of the project details will be provided when they make their project choice.
How it Works for Providers
SATRO Research Placements a programme running since 1999 SATRO matches Year 12 A-Level (or Level 3 Equivalent) students with companies and research organisations in the summer to undertake a short research project. This should be of benefit to both the organisation and the student as part of a real-world aspect of the work you do.
For companies the programme is outlined below:
- Google Classrooms set up for each project through SATRO or the host organisation.
- Our RWP project manager supports applications, assignment of projects and introduces each student to their provider and supports meetings.
- Access to programme online materials to support their learning: research techniques, online presentation, advice on research posters and interview techniques.
- Careers interview and online practice interviews.
We hold a celebration event in October for students, providers and those interested to join next years cohort.
Projects will normally run for around 2-4 weeks during the summer with a final presentation to the company. This may involve a visit to site and presentation to staff.
The positive outcome for a student includes the opportunity to present the research for a Gold CREST Award as well as using the experience as evidence in UCAS applications.
A 2022 student provided feedback on their experience:
“This experience has truly been phenomenal, and I would do it all over again. I loved researching a multitude of technologies that could be implemented in the UK to increase the number of homes being built every year. For example, a technology I explored was robotic swarm construction, developed by a research group at Harvard University, where simple robots in large numbers built a design rapidly, safely, and cost-effectively. I found this fascinating as with no central control, a single point of failure did not exist, meaning it is very reliable. Some of the skills I gained included research, presentation, organisation, and communication skills. I am grateful to SATRO for this invaluable opportunity, and I would like to say a massive thank you to COINS and SATRO for guiding me throughout the project. I would recommend this to anyone like me, looking to complete a research project with the guidance of industry experts and meet new people who are just as interested as you are.”
