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Aspirations

See yourself in MedComms?

Do you have your eye on a career in medical writing?

Apply to join Aspirations and get paid to see if Aspire Scientific is a good fit for you.

Please note: Applications for the Aspirations scheme are currently closed while we refresh the format. Keep an eye out here for any updates. For any other queries, please contact us at aspirations@aspire-scientific.com.

Aspirations is the only scheme of its kind, providing an opportunity to learn from our experienced team and work on real-life projects.

  • Paid, self-employed (freelance) medical writing experience (£25/hour, to a fixed maximum per project)
  • Work remotely, from wherever you are in the UK
  • Flexible alongside your existing commitments
  • Receive guidance from experienced professionals in the Aspire Scientific Aspirations team
  • Exclusive, free access to our CPD-accredited* eLearning module, ‘An Introduction to Medical Communications’

*Accredited by The Healthcare Communications Association

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Hear directly from a previous Aspirations participant about their journey through the Aspirations scheme, and how they joined the Aspire team.

Aspirations case study

Work experience when I was still in academia was invaluable to my decision to move into MedComms

Aspirations alum

The real-life medical writing experience I gained with Aspirations was incredibly beneficial, giving me an insight into the day-to-day role of a medical writer, confirming my choice of career, and helping me gain my first position in the industry at Aspire Scientific

Aspirations alum



Many Aspirations alums have gone on to join Aspire Scientific, each starting as a Medical Writer. 

Several alums have been key members of the team for years and have all since progressed to senior roles.



Work experience when I was still in academia was invaluable to my decision to move into MedComms

Aspirations alum

The real-life medical writing experience I gained with Aspirations was incredibly beneficial, giving me an insight into the day-to-day role of a medical writer, confirming my choice of career, and helping me gain my first position in the industry at Aspire Scientific

Aspirations alum

Are you eligible for Aspirations?

Suitably qualified life scientists (e.g. post-graduate, late-stage PhD, post-doctoral)

UK-based (location can be anywhere in the UK)

Looking to ultimately enter MedComms as a medical writer within the next 3–12 months


Please note: Applications for the Aspirations scheme are currently closed while we refresh the format. Keep an eye out here for any updates. For any other queries, please contact us at aspirations@aspire-scientific.com.