John Innes Centre: does its year in industry scheme sponsor a UK visa?

No published policyYear in Industry Scheme

Unconfirmed. John Innes Centre publishes no sponsorship policy for its year in industry scheme, so we cannot state a firm answer. The John Innes Centre is a plant science, genetics and microbiology institute on the Norwich Research Park with more than 40 research groups. Its Year in Industry scheme offers three funded places for the 2027-28 academic year, each attached to a specific project proposed by a named scientist, over a nine to twelve month placement. Seven projects are listed for this intake, covering plant microbe timekeeping, cancer stem cells and traditional Chinese medicine, plastic degrading genes in soil, elm genetics and Dutch elm disease, photosynthetic protein production, antimicrobial peptides and bacterial cell division. Applicants must study a relevant STEM subject for the project and be enrolled on a degree programme with a placement year. The stipend for the 2027-28 intake is £21,805 per annum pro rata, funded by the John Innes Foundation, and placements start around September 2027. Applications go through an online form, then an application form and a one page CV. Interviews are in person at the John Innes Centre on 3 and 4 December 2026.

Sponsors grads?: Not published
Pay vs threshold: Below the threshold
Opportunity: placement
Pay: £21,805 per annum pro rata stipend for the 2027-28 intake
2027 cycle: Applications for the 2027 intake will open on the 16th September 2026 and close on the 18th October 2026.
Confidence: high

“The JIC Year In Industry Scheme is open to UK undergraduate students only.”

John Innes Centre, from its own careers pages

The catch: Only three places exist and the Centre will not extend the deadline or accept late applications. It contacts shortlisted candidates only and gives no feedback, and says that if you have not heard by 9 November 2026 you have been unsuccessful.

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Verdict last checked 2026-09-23.

Common questions

Does John Innes Centre sponsor visas for its year in industry scheme?

Does the pay clear the UK Skilled Worker salary threshold?

The pay for this scheme sits below the Skilled Worker salary threshold, which is itself a reason sponsorship is not possible.

What is the catch international students miss with John Innes Centre?

Only three places exist and the Centre will not extend the deadline or accept late applications. It contacts shortlisted candidates only and gives no feedback, and says that if you have not heard by 9 November 2026 you have been unsuccessful.

How should I confirm John Innes Centre's sponsorship before applying?

Read the specific vacancy on John Innes Centre's careers site, ask its early-careers team directly, and check the employer on the gov.uk Register of Licensed Sponsors. Policies and thresholds change, so treat this page as a starting point and confirm for the exact role and cycle.

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