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Researchers in Schools is the world’s first teacher training programme designed uniquely for PhD graduates. We recruit researchers, place them as trainee teachers in state schools and support them to develop as excellent teachers and research leaders, who are committed to closing the gap in attainment and university access.

Researchers in Schools is a salaried two to three year programme (three years for maths and physics) that gives participants one day per week ‘off-timetable’ which they use to deliver our Uni Pathways Programme to talented pupils in their subject and to maintain an academic profile alongside their classroom teaching.

For a more detailed report of our work, read our programme overview.

Are you a PhD who wants to help improve the life chances of young people?

We look for individuals with strong communication and interpersonal skills, excellent planning and organisational skills, reflectiveness and resilience, an understanding of the UK teaching profession and a commitment to the RiS mission.

For more information on getting involved with Researchers in Schools, whether you’re a researcher or a school leader, read our FAQs pages.

Researchers in Schools is currently delivered in partnership with 15 SCITTs across the country and over the past three years we have placed over 160 participants in more than 75 schools. The programme is supported by King’s College London and the University of Southampton, which offer associate researcher status to participants, including library privileges.