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Reading, UK

Research & Development Summer Internship 2026

Internship
Retail & Consumer
Science
Posted:
December 29, 2025

Procter & Gamble (P&G)

Multinational consumer goods
77.9
Palpable Score
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Ready to fuel the success of globally renowned brands like Gillette? Do you want to be part of the innovation and technological advancement of products used every day by millions of the world’s consumers? Want to work for a company consistently recognised as one of the UK’s leading graduate employers?

We are offering summer internship opportunities in July 2026 at our Reading Innovation Centre.

About our Reading Innovation Centre

This role is available in our Reading Innovation Centre which is home to over 200+ scientists and engineers responsible for innovating consumer products in several business areas including Personal Health Care (Vicks) Oral Care (Oral-B), Grooming (Gillette and Venus) and Beauty Care (Olay).

The site is a specialist Healthcare & Grooming Research & Development Hub in Europe and supports our European Beauty Franchise business. The site is friendly, diverse and has a rich history in innovation in multiple business areas.

Our site is located close to the town centre and is served by motorway networks of M4 and M25 as well as the A33. We’re within 20 mins of Reading Central and Green Park railway stations and are served by buses that run every 10 minutes.

What To Expect:

Research and Development (R&D) at P&G will help you to discover the essence behind crafting some of the world's most renowned brands. Delve into a realm where science takes centre stage. Some of the best scientists in the world go to work making our products just right for the billions of consumers who use them. We're talking cutting edge technology, "hands-on" labs and pilot plants, 41,000+ active patents and a team full of inventors.

During your summer internship, you will get a first-hand experience of what a career in R&D with P&G involves, and if it is right for you. You will be working on live business R&D projects and expected to dive straight in and take the lead. Each intern receives a customized learning plan to ensure they get the right levels of coaching, mentoring, and training as they deliver their work. If you are looking for an exciting and challenging experience, have a passion for winning, strong leadership credentials and an interest in pursuing a career at P&G – this internship is for you!

What You Will Gain:


Job Qualifications

What We Look For:

Start date:

The internship's duration is from July 1st, 2026, until September 18th, 2026.

Right to Work:

For our internship roles, you will need to provide your own right to work in the UK for the full duration of your internship without requiring sponsorship from P&G. Note, this will require your right to work permission to be valid between 1st July 2026 to 18th September 2026 for a minimum of 37.5 hours per week.

P&G is legally required to ensure all candidates have the right to work in the UK from Day 1 of their employment. All applicants will therefore be asked to provide evidence of their right to work at the conclusion of the recruitment process as a condition of employment.

Application Deadline:

1pm (GMT) November 24th, 2025. You must apply by the deadline. We encourage you to apply and complete our online assessments as soon as possible, as we may close early if positions are filled.

Application Process:

About the company

Procter & Gamble (P&G)

Company overview
Procter & Gamble (P&G) is a global consumer goods company that makes everyday products across categories like fabric care, home care, baby and family care, grooming, and health and personal care. The company sells well-known brands such as Tide, Pampers, Gillette, and Oral-B. P&G operates at global scale, serving billions of consumers through retailers and e-commerce channels. The company hires graduates into roles that start with real ownership and aim to build long-term careers inside P&G.

Locations and presence

P&G operates in approximately 70 countries, with major hubs including the United States and large multi-country regional organisations. P&G roles span on-site and office-based work, with flexible arrangements such as work-from-home options and flexible schedules described on country benefits pages.

Palpable Score

77.9
/ 100
P&G runs a high-volume early-career funnel, with clear “recent grads” and internship routes and a published hiring process that explains assessments and timelines. Support is a highlight because P&G publicly describes structured development systems, mentoring, and active performance coaching, but some claims rely on P&G’s own materials rather than independent outcome data. Pay signals are positive where salary ranges and starting salaries are published, though coverage varies by country and role.
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