We are delighted that you are considering applying to the Programme. By now you should have read ALL the pages in the London section of this website (as shown in menu on the left). If you have any questions or concerns about either your eligibility or the Programme's requirements, you should contact us before proceeding.

By proceeding you are agreeing that:

• You have read and satisfy all the criteria on the Eligibility page.
• You have read, understood, and where relevant, will comply with various requirement described on other pages in the website.

APPLICATION FORM
Complete the online application carefully and accurately.  Print the complete form and sign the Intern's Pledge on the last page.

PERSONAL STATEMENT
This statement is shown to prospective sponsors.  It tells us about you and your reasons for undertaking an internship in London.  Sponsors read this very carefully.  This should not be a cover letter.  Tell us what you expect to gain from The Programme and the Academic Program and what you think you have to offer a sponsor company in London.  Be straightforward, candid and honest - and pay attention to grammar and spelling.  It must fit onto one typewritten page.  We strongly advise you to have it proofread.  Upload this in the application.

RESUME
Your resume (called a CV in the UK) is a very important part of the application procedure and is sent to sponsoring companies.  It should reflect you at your best and contain accurate information about your work experience and skills.  Upload this in the application.

PHOTOGRAPH
The businesses and organizations, which sponsor interns under our program, want young people who are well groomed, professionally dressed (in a business suit) and personable.  A poor photograph can be an instant turn-off.  Please smile.  Most companies accept interns on our recommendation without a personal interview, and it causes problems when your appearance on a photograph does not match our assessment of you.  It is well worth a bit of extra effort to ensure that the photographs you send are well produced and look professional.  Please provide one (1) passport-quality, color photograph. It must be head and shoulders only, approximately 1.5 x 2 inches in size.

REFERENCES
Print off three copies of the Reference Form, sign the confidentiality waiver at the top of the first page and send them to your referees.  References should be returned directly to your Mountbatten admissions office by the referee.  They should NOT be seen by you prior to submission.  It is fine if they arrive before your application.  We require references from at least your two most recent employers, and one from a professor or advisor at your college / university.  Choose someone who knows you and your work well.  References prefaced by, "I have limited knowledge of the candidate" are of little use.  References prepared by family or family friends will not be accepted.  Click here for the reference form.

CHECKLIST - Items to be completed online:

• Application
• Personal Statement (upload in application)
• Resume (upload in application)

CHECKLIST - Items to be mailed:

• Photograph
• Application Fee (see Financial Information)
• References (sent in by referees - see above)
• Official Transcript (signed and sealed by your university)
• Printed on-line Application form including signed Intern's Pledge (last page of application form)
• Resume
• Personal Statement

START DATES
March Program 2010 is scheduled to start early morning on Tuesday, March 23, 2010.  All interns should arrive on Monday March 22.
August Program 2010 is scheduled to start early morning on Tuesday, August 17, 2010.  All interns should arrive on Monday August 16.

DEADLINES
March Programs - Applications accepted from March 16 through October 15, in the year preceding the program.  All materials, including references, must be postmarked no later than October 15.

August Programs - Applications accepted from the preceding October 16 through March 15 of the year of the program.  All materials, including references, must be postmarked no later than March 15.

If the deadline falls on a weekend or national holiday, we will accept applications postmarked on the following business day.

When your application, including your 3 references, is complete in every detail we will send you an email confirming that your application has been properly received and is now in the review process.  If you have questions about the status of your application please email your Mountbatten admissions office.  Please note, the Programme does not review applications on a rolling basis - all applications are reviewed together after the respective deadline.

Deadlines for individual applicants are never extended beyond the published dates.  If the published deadline itself is extended (very rare indeed), a red notice will appear here.