STEM Summer Research Project List 2026

We understand that, as a STEM student, your main priority when selecting the best and most rewarding study abroad experience is often the disciplinary focus. We offer a range of exciting summer research projects in four great locations: Scotland, Ireland, England, and Spain. This list below highlights the range of project choices on offer, alongside their locations and their availability.

These programs are highly competitive and fill up fast. Once you decide your project preference please get your application in to us. We would recommend you also keep in mind an alternative project should your preferred option be already taken.

Projects will be added to the page as they are made available. To see past STEM Summer Research projects, please visit our 2025 Project List.

2026 Research Projects

Atmospheric Science	Biochemistry	Biology	Biomedical Engineering	Biomedical Science	Chemical Engineering
Chemistry	Civil Engineering	Clinical Laboratory Science	Computer Engineering	Computer Science	Cybersecurity
Data Science	Earth Science	Electrical Engineering	Environmental Engineering	Environmental Science	Exercise Science
Genetics	Geology	Materials Science	Mathematics	Mechanical Engineering	Neuroscience
Nutrition	Pharmacology	Pharmacy	Physics	Psychology	Public Health
Software Engineering	Statistics

Atmospheric Science

PROJECT NAME	LOCATION	PROJECT STATUS: OPEN / RESERVED*
What Aerosols Do We Have in the Atmosphere and How Are They Changing With Time?	Granada	Open
Unlocking the Mysteries of Boundary Layers with Remote Sensing	Granada	Open
What Do We Really Know About Clouds?	Granada	Open
Aerosol Optical Depth in South America: Evaluating Air Quality and Climate Trends from Satellite and Ground Observations	Granada	Open
Shape the Future of Atmospheric Science Atmosphere in South America: Internship on Aerosol Profiling and Near Surface Bioaerosol	Granada	Open
Searchin’ in the Rain	Granada	Open
Investigating the Role of Aerosols in Mix-Phased Clouds.	Granada	Open
Understanding the Climate Impact of Aerosols From Multiple Data Sources	Granada	Open
Pulmonary Deposition of Ultrafine Atmospheric Particles Under Different Atmospheric Conditions	Granada	Open
Predicting Urban Air Quality Using Artificial Intelligence and Environmental Data	Granada	Open
Validation of Aerosol Products from the EarthCARE Satellite Mission Using Ground-Based Observations	Granada	Open
Synergy Between State-of-the Art Satellite Missions and International Ground-Based Networks for Advanced Atmospheric Aerosol Studies	Granada	Open

PROJECT NAME	LOCATION	PROJECT STATUS: OPEN / RESERVED*
Target Identification and Compound Screening for Anti-Parasitic Drug Discovery	Westminster	Open
Targeting Kinases from Filarial Nematodes: a Novel Therapeutic Strategy to Develop Macrofilaricidal Drugs for Lymphatic Filariasis and Onchocerciasis	Westminster	Open
Simulations to Elucidate the Impacts of Composition and Nanostructure on Base-Catalyzed Polystyrene Decomposition	Dublin	Open
Association of Lipopolysaccharide Binding Protein (LBP) Gene Expression with Colorectal Cancer	Dublin	Open
Improving the Stability and Bioactivity of the Therapeutic Protein Human Interferon-Gamma	Dublin	Open
NADH-Inspired Photodynamic Agents for Targeted Release of Radicals	Dublin	Open
Antibiotic Resistance and Phenotypic Changes in the Human Pathogen Campylobacter Jejuni	Dublin	Open
Study of the Cross-Talk Between SRF and AR in Prostate Cancer	Dublin	Open
Can Gut Cells Sense Bacterial Invasion? The Role of PIEZO1 in Streptococcus Gallolyticus Colonic Cell Invasion.	Dublin	Open
Mimicking Nature's Processes: Harnessing Radicals for Catalytic Reactions	Dublin	Open
Pharmacogenetic Profiling in Patients Susceptible to Drug Toxicity.	Granada	Open
The Role and Effect of Long Noncoding RNAs (lnc) CASC8 and CASC17, (RNA Genes) in Prostate Cancer.	Granada	Open
The Role and Effect of Long Noncoding RNAs (lnc) CASC11 and CASC19, (RNA Genes) in Prostate Cancer.	Granada	Open
Review and Basic Analysis of Sanger Sequencing Electropherograms in Cases of Genetic Diagnosis.	Granada	Open
Basic Interpretation of MLPA Results in Genetic Diagnosis.	Granada	Open

PROJECT NAME	LOCATION	PROJECT STATUS: OPEN / RESERVED*
Bacterial Adaptive Responses to Host-Induced Stress	Westminster	Open
Caffeine, Appetite, and Gut Function: Variations Across the Female Menstrual Phases (C.A.M.P study)	Westminster	Open
The Role of Macrophage Migration Inhibitory Factor in Cancer	Westminster	Open
Human 3D Urothelial Model to Investigate Host–Pathogen Interactions in Urinary Tract Infections	Westminster	Open
Target Identification and Compound Screening for Anti-Parasitic Drug Discovery	Westminster	Open
Targeting Kinases from Filarial Nematodes: a Novel Therapeutic Strategy to Develop Macrofilaricidal Drugs for Lymphatic Filariasis and Onchocerciasis	Westminster	Open
Sex Differences in Ageing Biomarkers	Westminster	Open
Targeting the Voltage-Gated Potassium Channel, Kv1.5, in the Treatment of Atrial Fibrillation	Westminster	Open
The Role of Vasoactive Peptides in REDOX Signalling in Skeletal Muscle Myotubes Grown in Diabetic-Mimic Conditions.	Westminster	Open
Influence of Surface Materials on Biofilm Formation and Gene Expression in Salmonella Typhimurium	Westminster	Open
Human Lung in Vitro 3D Model to Assess Antiviral Effects of Novel and Sustainable Compounds Against SARS-CoV-2 Variants as Potential Therapeutics	Westminster	Open
Integrative Glycoconjugate Profiling in T. Vaginalis and T. Foetus: Implications for Host Interaction and Potential Treatment Strategies	Westminster	Open
Evaluation of Non-Nutritive Sweeteners (NNS) Quorum Sensing Effects Using in Vitro and in Silico Models	Limerick	Open
Transcriptomic Profiling of Breast Cancer Cells' Response to a New Cutting-Edge Epigenetic Anti-Cancer Drug	Limerick	Open
Validation of Gene Expression Signatures in an NF-κB–Deficient Endometriotic Cell Line – Implications for Targeted Therapies in Endometrioisis	Limerick	Open
Role of Serotonin in Promoting Cancers	Limerick	Open
Investigating the Effect of the Adipose Environment on Novel Hormonal Therapies in Breast Cancer	Limerick	Open
Antimicrobial/Antibiotic Resistance in the Environment	Strathclyde	Open
Ecotoxicology: How are Environmental Pollutants Impact Microbial Ecology	Strathclyde	Open
Regulation of Lymphocyte Gene Expression by the Transcription Factor Ikaros	London - RVC	Open
Inflammation Memory in Tendon Injury	London - RVC	Open
The Genetic Contribution to Fracture Risk in Thoroughbred Horses	London - RVC	Open
Identifying Novel Regulators of Vascular Calcification	London - RVC	Open
Immune Gene Amplification in Wildlife Species: Understanding Genetic Diversity in Disease Resistance	London - RVC	Open
Understanding the Role of Wnt signalling in Cow Embryo Development and Elongation	London - RVC	Open
Neuropilins as Potential Regulators of Epicardial to Mesenchymal Transition	London - RVC	Open
Investigating Inflammatory Mechanisms in Kidney Disease	London - RVC	Open
Investigating Age-Related Vascular Degeneration in Tendon	London - RVC	Open
Investigating the Mechanisms Contributing to Human Vascular Cell Dysfunction in Diabetes	London - RVC	Open
Mesophiles and Thermophiles in the Urban Environment	Glasgow	Open
Bacteria in Freshwater	Glasgow	Open
Using Caenorhabditis Elegans as a Model Organism for Genetic Screens	Glasgow	Open
Genetic Engineering for Agriculture in a Changing Climate	Glasgow	Open
Analysis of Exogenous RNA From Probiotic Bacteria	Dublin	Open
Association of Lipopolysaccharide Binding Protein (LBP) Gene Expression with Colorectal Cancer	Dublin	Open
The Evolution of Climate Adaptation Genes in Frogs	Dublin	Open
The Effect of Temperature on Multicellular Development in Zebrafish Embryos	Dublin	Open
Using Camera Trap and Acoustic Surveys to Reveal the Dynamics of Deer “Hotspots” in Ireland	Dublin	Open
Antibiotic Resistance and Phenotypic Changes in the Human Pathogen Campylobacter Jejuni	Dublin	Open
Study of the Cross-Talk Between SRF and AR in Prostate Cancer	Dublin	Open
Application of Cinematic Videography for Scientific Communication	Dublin	Open
Sustainable Continuous Chemical Synthesis of Bioactives Inspired by Nature	Dublin	Open
Exploiting Flow Chemistry for the Safe Generation and Use of Novel Reactive Intermediates	Dublin	Open
Can Gut Cells Sense Bacterial Invasion? The Role of PIEZO1 in Streptococcus Gallolyticus Colonic Cell Invasion.	Dublin	Open
Investigation of Short-Term Memory Using Pre-Questioning Technique	Dublin	Open
The Silence of Science: Psychological Safety and Inquiry Reluctance in STEM Education	Dublin	Open
Are Nanoparticles Better DNA Microcarriers for Genetic Modification of Plant's Cells by Biolistic Transformation?	Dublin	Open
Genetic Basis of Vertebrae Numbers in an Endangered North American Cichlid Fish	Dublin	Open
Shape the Future of Atmospheric Science Atmosphere in South America: Internship on Aerosol Profiling and Near Surface Bioaerosol	Granada	Open

PROJECT NAME	LOCATION	PROJECT STATUS: OPEN / RESERVED*
Development of Mechanical Concussion Rig	Limerick	Open
Development and Evaluation of a Robotic System for Endovascular Repair of Aortic Aneurysms	King's College London	Open
Repairing and Reproducing Skeletons Using 3D Printing	King's College London	Open
Development and Evaluation of Physical Anatomical Models for Surgical Simulation	King's College London	Open
Development and Evaluation of a Radiation Monitoring System Using Robotic Quadrupeds	King's College London	Open
Development and Evaluation of Robotic System for Treatment of Vocal Cord Paralysis	King's College London	Open
A Virtual Reality Museum for Life Sciences	King's College London	Open
Development of an Epicardial Access Physical Simulator	King's College London	Open
Development of Novel X-Ray Test Objects	King's College London	Open

PROJECT NAME	LOCATION	PROJECT STATUS: OPEN / RESERVED*
Electrocatalyst Identification for CO2 and NOx Coreduction Towards Urea	Limerick	Open
CO2 Methanation Applying Metal Organic Frameworks Catalyst	Limerick	Open
Mercury Evaluation in Common Irish Products	Limerick	Open
Replacing Software User Manual with Private GTP Chat	Strathclyde	Open
Visualization of Fuel Supply Chain Data for Resilience Analysis	Strathclyde	Open
Literature Review on Management of Energy Supply Disruptions	Strathclyde	Open
Stress Testing Brazil's Fuel Supply: Data Analysis of Major Disruptions	Strathclyde	Open
Simulations to Elucidate the Impacts of Composition and Nanostructure on Base-Catalyzed Polystyrene Decomposition	Dublin	Open
Sustainable Continuous Chemical Synthesis of Bioactives Inspired by Nature	Dublin	Open
Reinventing Olefination Reaction Using Sustainable Phosphorus Sources	Dublin	Open
Exploiting Flow Chemistry for the Safe Generation and Use of Novel Reactive Intermediates	Dublin	Open

PROJECT NAME	LOCATION	PROJECT STATUS: OPEN / RESERVED*
Digital Twins for Smart Manufacturing	Limerick	Open
Statistical Modelling of Neural Networks	Limerick	Open
CAELUS Project: Supporting the Development of a Digital Twin for supporting a Drone Network for Medical Items	Strathclyde	Open
Replacing Software User Manual with Private GTP Chat	Strathclyde	Open
Literature Review on Management of Energy Supply Disruptions	Strathclyde	Open
Enhancing Automated Concrete Defect Detection Using Scene Illumination and AI	Strathclyde	Open
Synthetic Generation of Concrete Crack Propagation Data Using AI	Strathclyde	Open
AI-Assisted Generation of Infrastructure Inspection Reports	Strathclyde	Open
Illumination-Resistant Image Stitching and Defect Mapping for Infrastructure Inspections	Strathclyde	Open
Immersive Digital Twin of a Mobile Network Testbed	Dublin	Open
Large Language Models (e.g., ChatGPT/BERT/LLaMA) and Agentic Artificial Intelligence for Digital Forensic Investigation	Dublin	Open
Computer Vision Based Indoor Multimedia Geolocation	Dublin	Open
Leveraging Large Language Models' Semantic Space Mapping to Overcome Encryption for Law Enforcement	Dublin	Open

PROJECT NAME	LOCATION	PROJECT STATUS: OPEN / RESERVED*
LEAF-LLM (Lightweight Energy-Aware Framework for LLMs)	Limerick	Open
GRaSP-T (Green Software Patterns Taxonomy)	Limerick	Open
SusAF-KPI (Sustainability Awareness Framework Key Perfomance Indicators)	Limerick	Open
SOFT²-AF Model Pipeline	Limerick	Open
Parameter-Efficient Fine-Tuning for Pretrained Large Language Models	Limerick	Open
CSIS/Lero - Explaining Player Performance	Limerick	Open
Fact or Fiction: the Increasing Reliance of Computer Science on arXiv	Limerick	Open
Multi-Modal Machine Learning Models and Assessment of Different Modalities	Limerick	Open
Replacing Software User Manual with Private GTP Chat	Strathclyde	Open
Visualization of Fuel Supply Chain Data for Resilience Analysis	Strathclyde	Open
Literature Review on Management of Energy Supply Disruptions	Strathclyde	Open
Software interface for Uncertainty Quantification	Strathclyde	Open
Physics-Informed Neural Networks for Predicting Physical Related Systems Under Limited Data	Strathclyde	Open
Using Radars for Monitoring Structures and Rivers	Strathclyde	Open
Using Cameras for Monitoring River Flow at Bridges	Strathclyde	Open
Mine Water Geothermal Resource Assessment	Strathclyde	Open
Large Language Models (e.g., ChatGPT/BERT/LLaMA) and Agentic Artificial Intelligence for Digital Forensic Investigation	Dublin	Open
Computer Vision Based Indoor Multimedia Geolocation	Dublin	Open
Leveraging Large Language Models' Semantic Space Mapping to Overcome Encryption for Law Enforcement	Dublin	Open
Agent-Based Stock Market Modeling	Dublin	Open
Agent-Based Pandemic Modeling	Dublin	Open
Agent-Based Modeling of Cultural Norms	Dublin	Open
Assessing the Impact of Room Impulse Responses on the Quality of Live Music Simulations	Dublin	Open
ZOVD-Studio: Zero-Shot Open-Vocabulary Object Detection	Dublin	Open
Pruning and Quantization-Aware Training for Efficient Solar Forecasting	Dublin	Open
Seeing, Feeling, and Telling: A Unified Framework for Controllable, Trustworthy, and Emotion-Aware Image Captioning with MLLMs	Dublin	Open
3D Reconstruction-Driven Digital Twin for Intelligent Network Simulation	Dublin	Open
Identifying Candidate Space in a Real-Time Scene	Dublin	Open
Probing the Logical Limits of LLMs via Evidence-Grounded Rule Reasoning: A Yu-Gi-Oh! Case	Dublin	Open
Optimized Crop Type Classification for Adaptive RGB to NIR ImageGeneration Pipeline	Dublin	Open
Exploring the Future of Game Development, Through the Creation of an Open-Source Irish Biodiversity Game (in collaboration with UCD School of Biology and Environmental Science)	Dublin	Open
Investigation of Short-Term Memory Using Pre-Questioning Technique	Dublin	Open
The Silence of Science: Psychological Safety and Inquiry Reluctance in STEM Education	Dublin	Open
Creating a Cybersecurity Dataset for Open RAN Networks	Dublin	Open
Privacy-Preserving AI on Edge Devices with FPGA Acceleration	Dublin	Open
Immersive Digital Twin of a Mobile Network Testbed	Dublin	Open
AI-Powered Privacy Compliance Recommender	Dublin	Open
Real-Time Digital Twin for Smart Vehicles Over 6G ORAN	Dublin	Open
VR in Space; Virtual Reality Beyond Earth: A Framework for Assessing VR Feasibility in Space Environments	Dublin	Open

PROJECT NAME	LOCATION	PROJECT STATUS: OPEN / RESERVED*
From Kombucha Tea to Earthquake Resistant Soils. Making Soils Stronger With Microbial Polymers	Strathclyde	Open
Antimicrobial/Antibiotic Resistance in the Environment	Strathclyde	Open
Ecotoxicology: How are Environmental Pollutants Impact Microbial Ecology	Strathclyde	Open
The Evolution of Climate Adaptation Genes in Frogs	Dublin	Open
The Effect of Temperature on Multicellular Development in Zebrafish Embryos	Dublin	Open
Using Camera Trap and Acoustic Surveys to Reveal the Dynamics of Deer “Hotspots” in Ireland	Dublin	Open
What Aerosols Do We Have in the Atmosphere and How Are They Changing With Time?	Granada	Open
Unlocking the Mysteries of Boundary Layers with Remote Sensing	Granada	Open
What Do We Really Know About Clouds?	Granada	Open
Aerosol Optical Depth in South America: Evaluating Air Quality and Climate Trends from Satellite and Ground Observations	Granada	Open
Shape the Future of Atmospheric Science Atmosphere in South America: Internship on Aerosol Profiling and Near Surface Bioaerosol	Granada	Open
Searchin’ in the Rain	Granada	Open
Investigating the Role of Aerosols in Mix-Phased Clouds.	Granada	Open
Understanding the Climate Impact of Aerosols From Multiple Data Sources	Granada	Open
Pulmonary Deposition of Ultrafine Atmospheric Particles Under Different Atmospheric Conditions	Granada	Open
Predicting Urban Air Quality Using Artificial Intelligence and Environmental Data	Granada	Open

PROJECT NAME	LOCATION	PROJECT STATUS: OPEN / RESERVED*
Pain, Injury and the Menstrual Cycle in Female Athletes	Limerick	Open
Optimising Race Warm Up Strategies for Elite Swimmers	Limerick	Open
Designing a Resisted Swimming Training Intervention for Elite Swimmers	Limerick	Open
Ecosystem Approach to Team Cohesion in Rugby	Limerick	Open
Esport Science, Skill Learning and the Role of Neuromodulation	Limerick	Open
Measuring Grip Torque: a Normative Data Study	Limerick	Open
HyperLa: Glycolytic Phenotype and Hypertrophy-Focussed Resistance Training	Limerick	Open
Matriarchal Capital in Action: Designing and Evaluating a Community-Led Financial Literacy Intervention for Upward Mobility in Disadvantaged Contexts	Limerick	Open
Adaptive Trial to Maintain Physical Activity After Participation in an Osteoarthritis Management Programme	Limerick	Open
The Co-Development and Evaluation of an Educational Website for People with Painful Joint Conditions	Limerick	Open

PROJECT NAME	LOCATION	PROJECT STATUS: OPEN / RESERVED*
Analysis of Flooding Dynamics in Abandoned Coal Mines using Remote Sensing data	Strathclyde	Open
Silent Shifts: Using AI to Detect Potential Instabilities in Abandoned Coal Mines	Strathclyde	Open
Assessment of Aquifer Thermal Properties for a Community Borehole Thermal Energy Storage (BTES) Project	Strathclyde	Open
Mine Water Geothermal Resource Assessment	Strathclyde	Open
Svalbard Hot Springs- What can They Tell us About Climate Change?	Strathclyde	Open
Application of Cinematic Videography for Scientific Communication	Dublin	Open

PROJECT NAME	LOCATION	PROJECT STATUS: OPEN / RESERVED*
Optimisation of Micro-Scale Features in Resin-Based 3D Printing for Engineering Applications	Limerick	Open
Sheep's Wool Collation and Design Guide	Limerick	Open
Impact of Interpolation Techniques on Anisotropy Characterisation of Heat-Treated L-PBF Maraging Steel 300	Limerick	Open
Alkali Metal Chalcogenide Nanocrystals: The Next generation of Energy Storage and Conversion Technologies	Limerick	Open

PROJECT NAME	LOCATION	PROJECT STATUS: OPEN / RESERVED*
Mathematical Modeling to Explain Waviness of Hair	Limerick	Open
Statistical Modelling of Neural Networks	Limerick	Open
Multi-Modal Machine Learning Models and Assessment of Different Modalities	Limerick	Open
Comparing and Improving Opinion Models	Limerick	Open

PROJECT NAME	LOCATION	PROJECT STATUS: OPEN / RESERVED*
Assessment of Dielectric Fluids for Immersion Cooling	Limerick	Open
Optimisation of Micro-Scale Features in Resin-Based 3D Printing for Engineering Applications	Limerick	Open
Development of Mechanical Concussion Rig	Limerick	Open
CAELUS Project: Supporting the Development of a Digital Twin for Supporting a Drone Network for Medical Items	Strathclyde	Open
Replacing Software User Manual with Private GTP Chat	Strathclyde	Open
Literature Review on Management of Energy Supply Disruptions	Strathclyde	Open
Physics-Informed Neural Networks for Predicting Physical Related Systems Under Limited Data	Strathclyde	Open

PROJECT NAME	LOCATION	PROJECT STATUS: OPEN / RESERVED*
Identification of Epilepsy Biomarkers Through Spatial Transcriptomics and Multiplex Immunohistochemistry	Westminster	Open
Perception vs Reality: Comparing Adolescent Motivations for Sports Participation With Coaches' Perceptions	Limerick	Open
Esport Science, Skill Learning and the Role of Neuromodulation	Limerick	Open
Men's Sheds in Ireland: Motivations for joining 'The Shed'	Limerick	Open
Adaptive Trial to Maintain Physical Activity After Participation in an Osteoarthritis Management Programme	Limerick	Open
Targeting Oxidative Stress and Prolyl Hydroxylase Domain Inhibition as Neuroprotective Strategies in an Oxygen Glucose Deprivation (OGD) Model in Rat Hippocampal Slices.	Dublin	Open
Using Zebrafish to Understand if Mutations in a Visual Cycle Gene are Disease Causing	Dublin	Open

PROJECT NAME	LOCATION	PROJECT STATUS: OPEN / RESERVED*
Investigation of Knowledge, Attitude and Behaviour of UK University Students Regarding Salt and Hypertension	Westminster	Open
Predictive Models and Interactive Tools to Improve Prostate Cancer Risk Stratification	Limerick	Open
Mapping Spatial Inequities in Food Affordability and Deprivation in Limerick City & County	Limerick	Open
Evaluating Acceptability and Implementation of Proposed Dietetic Outcomes in Integrated Care for Older Adults	Limerick	Open
Policy Audit of Health and Wellbeing at UL	Limerick	Open
Food Insecurity at UL and in Global Context	Limerick	Open
Literature Review to Support Food Insecurity Interventions	Limerick	Open
Perception vs Reality: Comparing Adolescent Motivations for Sports Participation with Coaches' Perceptions	Limerick	Open
The ARISE Project: Activity and Recreation in an Inclusive Sensory Environment	Limerick	Open
Men's Sheds in Ireland: Motivations for joining 'The Shed'.	Limerick	Open
Exploring the Implementation of Age-Friendly Health Systems in Long-Term Residential Care	Limerick	Open
Research Capacity Building in Paramedicine: An Evaluation of the Irish Paramedicine Education and Research Network	Limerick	Open
The Co-Development and Evaluation of an Educational Website for People with Painful Joint Conditions	Limerick	Open

2026 Research Projects​

Atmospheric Science

Biochemistry

Biology

Biomedical Engineering

Biomedical Science

Chemical Engineering

Chemistry

Civil Engineering

Clinical Laboratory Science

Computer Engineering

Computer Science

Cybersecurity

Data Science

Earth Science

Electrical Engineering

Environmental Engineering

Environmental Science

Exercise Science

Genetics

Geology

Materials Science

Mathematics

Mechanical Engineering

Neuroscience

Nutrition

Pharmacology

Pharmacy

Physics

Psychology

Public Health

Software Engineering

Statistics

2026 Research Projects