Programme applications are welcomed from intellectually curious young women and non-binary students who are interested in the industry, regardless of your previous experience.

We welcome applications from all degree disciplines. Everyone’s degree and individual background offer different skills and ways of thinking – this is very important in business as research shows that diverse teams make better decisions.

When applying to the programme think about highlighting skills you have which are relevant to the role.

The technical and soft skills training included in the programme is designed so that all interns enter the workplace on an equal footing, no matter what degree they are studying.

51% of our students studied economics 2025.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and be able to prove they hold a visa that gives them the right to work full-time during the internship period. Participating firms are unable to provide visa sponsorship.

Applicants need to have, or be predicted, a minimum of a 2:1 university grade.

Internships run over summer for a minimum of 4 weeks but could run up to 12 weeks, depending on the firm. Many firms offer flexibility with the internship duration and start date. Please note all internships are full time positions.

The purpose of the internship is to equip students with knowledge, industry experience and an expanded network to support them in applying to graduate and entry level roles. While many of our intern alumni have been fast tracked onto graduate programmes, please note there is no guarantee of a job offer at the end of the internship from the firm you are interning with.

We welcome applications from penultimate and final year undergraduate students, Masters and MBA students. The programme is open to talented and dedicated young women and non-binary students studying any academic discipline who have the right to work full time in the UK during the internship period. UK citizens studying abroad will also be eligible to apply provided they will be in the UK at the time of the internship.

The average salary paid by our internship firms in summer 2025 varies depending on location and investment management area. 

London: 
Average weekly salary of £700 - 799 p/w was paid to Private Equity and Venture Capital interns. 

Average weekly salary of £400-499 p/w was paid to interns in any other area of investment management (asset management, family office, hedge fund etc.) 

Other UK locations: 

Average weekly salary of £600 - 699 p/w was paid to Private Equity and Venture Capital interns. 

Average weekly salary of £500-599 p/w was paid to interns in any other area of investment management (asset management, family office, hedge fund etc.) 

The average salaries are lower outside of London, but reflective of the cost of living in those cities. You may wish to consider  internships in other locations (Leeds, Edinburgh, Birmingham etc.) but you should only apply to cities you can commit to living in.  

The GAIN Bursary can support with associated costs. For student eligible for our Low-Income Household Bursary we can support you with: 

• Contribution of £150 for the first four weeks of travel for your internship 

• Contribution of £150 for office attire 

To check eligibility for the GAIN Bursary and submit a Bursary request, please visit here.