Cyber Insights Summer School
Develop practical cyber-security skills through a paid ten-week summer programme at GCHQ, featuring cyber operations, workshops and technical projects, with funded accommodation provided.
Lancashire
Undergraduate
Technology
In-Person
8 November 2026
Last verified: 10 October 2026
About this opportunity
GCHQ’s Cyber Insights Summer School is a ten-week, in-person programme based in Lancashire. Participants will explore cyber operations through practical exercises, technical workshops and individual and group projects. The programme provides an opportunity to apply university knowledge within a national-security environment while developing technical and collaborative skills. Participants will receive £300 per week, and accommodation will be funded for the duration of the programme.
Who is it for?
The programme is designed for undergraduate students studying a STEM or joint-STEM degree who are expected to graduate between 2028 and 2030. It is particularly suitable for students interested in cyber security, technology, programming and national-security work.
What you will gain
You will gain practical experience of cyber operations and strengthen your programming, problem-solving, analytical and teamwork skills through technical exercises, workshops and individual and group projects. You will also gain insight into GCHQ’s work and how technology is used to support national security. Participants will receive £300 per week and funded accommodation.
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Requirements
Applicants must be studying a STEM or joint-STEM undergraduate degree and be due to graduate between 2028 and 2030. They should have basic knowledge of a programming language such as Python, C or JavaScript. Applicants must hold British citizenship or an eligible form of dual British nationality and satisfy the programme’s UK-residency requirements.
How to apply
Applications must be submitted through the official Civil Service Jobs website by 8 October 2026. Candidates should complete the online application carefully and confirm that they meet the degree, graduation-date, programming, nationality and UK-residency requirements. Eligible applicants will be contacted about any subsequent selection and security-related stages.
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