The Sainsbury Laboratory early careers: how to get in
Last checked 2026-10-03 against The Sainsbury Laboratory's own careers pages. Every stage below links to where it was read. GoRizzume is independent and not affiliated with The Sainsbury Laboratory. How we check
At a glance
- TSL Predoctoral Internship SchemeinternshipNo published deadlineVisa sponsorship: Not published3 stages
How The Sainsbury Laboratory recruits
Rolling scheme, undated (no intake year printed). 3 stages, from The Sainsbury Laboratory's own careers pages, checked 2026-10-03. Test providers are named only where The Sainsbury Laboratory names them.
Application process: CV
CV
Apply by sending a CV to the HR Manager.
“Applications are made by CV and covering letter to the HR Manager”
Application process: covering letter
Cover letter
A covering letter goes with the CV; informal enquiries about research areas can go to Group Leaders first.
“Applications are made by CV and covering letter to the HR Manager and are evaluated by the Director of Postgraduate Research and Training and Group Leaders.”
Review panel evaluation
Other stage
The panel judges eligibility and promise using the CV, letter, academic record, letters of recommendation and other materials.
“They use the CV, covering letter, academic record, letters of recommendation, and any other appropriate materials as the basis for determining the extent to which candidates meet the eligibility requirements and the positive factors for selection.”
Visa sponsorship
TSL Predoctoral Internship Scheme
The Sainsbury Laboratory employs predoctoral interns for up to twelve months on the Real Living Wage, and says the scheme is open to all nationalities.
“An annual salary equivalent to the current Real Living Wage is offered to all predoc interns”
The Sainsbury Laboratory on the Home Office sponsor register
This is general information, not immigration advice. Check gov.uk and the employer's own FAQ before you apply: rules change.
Common questions
- What is the The Sainsbury Laboratory internship application process?
- The Sainsbury Laboratory's own careers pages describe 3 stages: Application process: CV, then Application process: covering letter, then Review panel evaluation.
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