The Researchers in Residence Biosciences scheme was launched in 1997 to enable PhD students to spend four days working alongside teachers and pupils in school. The four days can be organized as flexibly as necessary. The placements are designed to create as little extra work for teachers as possible. There is no financial cost to the school. All the researcher's expenses are met by the project.
Researchers carry out their school placement at any time during the school year.
Some researchers choose to return to their former school to work in familiar surroundings. Others opt for a school close to their university. Many researchers will be participating for the second time this year and will bring their experience and insights with them into a new school. The earlier that schools and researchers are put in touch with each other, the quicker placement details can be sorted out. Early registration of interest is important so that everyone gains maximum benefit from the scheme.