Top Remote & Paid Internships to Apply for This Autumn (2025)
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A practical list and application strategy for paid remote internships and short placements you can apply to now — where to look, how to stand out, and deadlines.
Remote & paid internships to apply for this autumn (UK — Autumn 2025)
Remote and paid internships remain one of the best ways for students and early-career people to gain demonstrable experience without relocating. Search hubs such as Prospects, Indeed and Bright Network list UK remote and paid roles and publish application guides.
Why apply now
- Employers run staggered hiring rounds — smaller firms and startups often recruit throughout the year, while larger graduate programmes open in autumn/winter.
- Remote internships help you build a project portfolio you can link to in applications (GitHub, Notion, short video demos).
Fast 3-step application plan (do this in the next 7 days)
- Target 10 roles — set job alerts on Prospects, Indeed and Bright Network and include company career pages.
- Tailor one measurable line: open your cover note with the impact you’ll deliver (e.g., “I increased social engagement by 35% in 6 weeks by A/B testing content”). Keep the rest short.
- Follow up after 5 business days with a short LinkedIn message or polite email.
Where to look (direct links)
- Prospects — work experience and internships guidance and listings: https://www.prospects.ac.uk/jobs-and-work-experience/work-experience-and-internships
- Indeed UK internships search: https://www.indeed.co.uk/Internship-jobs
- Bright Network internships and virtual programmes: https://www.brightnetwork.co.uk/internships/
Quick wins you can build in 24–72 hours
- One-page project: host a short project or case study on GitHub/Notion (link in applications).
- 60–90 second video pitch: record on your phone, upload to a private YouTube/Drive link and paste it in the application.
- Add a short certificate/course (e.g., a 2–6 week FutureLearn short course) and mention it under ‘Skills’.
Outreach template (example subject + 1-line follow up)
- Subject: Application for [Role] — [FirstName LastName]
- Follow up (5 days): Hi [Name], I applied for [role] on [date]. I’m very interested in this opportunity and happy to share a one-page project or quick call — thanks for checking my application.
Quick FAQ (internships)
Are remote internships paid?
Some are paid, many are paid by larger employers — check each vacancy (Indeed and Bright Network flag paid roles when listed).
How do I stand out when applying remotely?
Have a live project to show, a short video pitch and a tailored one-line impact statement.