STEM Summer Research Project List 2026

As a STEM student, we understand that disciplinary focus is often your main priority when selecting the best and most rewarding study abroad experience. We offer a range of exciting summer research projects in five 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. 

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2026 Research Projects​

Atmospheric Science	Biochemistry	Biology	Biomedical Science	Chemical Engineering	Chemistry
Civil Engineering	Clinical Laboratory Science	Computer Science	Data Science	Earth Science	Environmental Science
Genetics	Geology	Pharmacology	Pharmacy	Physics

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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

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Biochemistry

PROJECT NAME	LOCATION	PROJECT STATUS: OPEN / RESERVED*
Study of the Cross-Talk Between SRF and AR in Prostate Cancer	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

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Biology

PROJECT NAME	LOCATION	PROJECT STATUS: OPEN / RESERVED*
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
Shape the Future of Atmospheric Science Atmosphere in South America: Internship on Aerosol Profiling and Near Surface Bioaerosol	Granada	Open

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Biomedical Science

PROJECT NAME	LOCATION	PROJECT STATUS: OPEN / RESERVED*
Investigating the Role of Disease-Causing Proteins in Motor Neurons	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

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Chemical Engineering    

PROJECT NAME	LOCATION	PROJECT STATUS: OPEN / RESERVED*
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

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Chemistry           

PROJECT NAME	LOCATION	PROJECT STATUS: OPEN / RESERVED*
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
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

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Civil Engineering

PROJECT NAME	LOCATION	PROJECT STATUS: OPEN / RESERVED*
The Effect of Freeze-Thaw Cycles on Clay-Rich Soil Mechanics	Granada	Open
Use of Radar for Structural Health Monitoring Applications	Granada	Open
Generative Algorithm for Structural Analysis	Granada	Open
Performance of Granite Hot Dry Rock (HDR) Geothermal Projects	Granada	Open
Mine Water Geothermal Resource Assessment	Granada	Open
How Hot are Rocks? Thermal Properties of Geological Reservoirs	Granada	Open
Coastal Zone Classification in North America	Granada	Open

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Clinical Laboratory Science

PROJECT NAME	LOCATION	PROJECT STATUS: OPEN / RESERVED*
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

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Computer Science           

PROJECT NAME	LOCATION	PROJECT STATUS: OPEN / RESERVED*
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
VR in Space; Virtual Reality Beyond Earth: A Framework for Assessing VR Feasibility in Space Environments	Dublin	Open

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Data Science      

PROJECT NAME	LOCATION	PROJECT STATUS: OPEN / RESERVED*
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
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

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Earth Science

PROJECT NAME	LOCATION	PROJECT STATUS: OPEN / RESERVED*
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
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

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Environmental 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

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Genetics

PROJECT NAME	LOCATION	PROJECT STATUS: OPEN / RESERVED*
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
Study of the Cross-Talk Between SRF and AR in Prostate Cancer	Dublin	Open

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Geology

PROJECT NAME	LOCATION	PROJECT STATUS: OPEN / RESERVED*
Application of Cinematic Videography for Scientific Communication	Dublin	Open

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Pharmacology

PROJECT NAME	LOCATION	PROJECT STATUS: OPEN / RESERVED*
Study of the Cross-Talk Between SRF and AR in Prostate Cancer	Dublin	Open

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Pharmacy

PROJECT NAME	LOCATION	PROJECT STATUS: OPEN / RESERVED*
Pharmacogenetic Profiling in Patients Susceptible to Drug Toxicity.	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

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Physics

PROJECT NAME	LOCATION	PROJECT STATUS: OPEN / RESERVED*
Application of Cinematic Videography for Scientific Communication	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
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

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