Linguistics and Phonetics Research Experience Scheme (LingRES)

The Linguistics and Phonetics Research Experience Scheme (LingRES) is a co-curricular project-based scheme for undergraduate Linguistics students. It allows students to contribute to research projects run by Linguistics staff.  

The main aim of LingRES is to give motivated students an insight into the research process by allowing them to work directly with staff on specific projects in linguistics. This enhances a range of skills for the undergraduate degree programme. Students can gain additional experience with, for example, experimental methodologies, literature reviewing techniques, use of specialised software, or data management processes, while developing their time management and independent working skills.  

We cannot guarantee that a LingRES project will be active at any given time, but we do our best to create opportunities. Projects are advertised well in advance and the application procedure is the same for all projects and interested students. All undergraduate students on Single Honours and Joint Honours programmes with Linguistics are welcome to apply for any LingRES project. Student places are usually limited, so applying involves writing a statement of interest and does not guarantee being offered a place. If students are interested in a particular project but have concerns about how to combine it with other responsibilities, such as paid work or caring responsibilities, we encourage them to contact the LingRES project’s leader to discuss whether the timeline of the project might be adapted. 

Successful completion of a LingRES project is confirmed in a formal letter which highlights the crucial skills that the student has developed and demonstrated on the project. Students are not paid or given course credits for their participation.