Apply for summer SLICCs

Information about the SLICCs application process and other ways to get your summer activities recognised.

Choosing the right route to having your summer activity recognised

The University has two main ways of recognising your summer activities and helping you get the most of them:

  • SLICCs
    • Important for Summer SLICCs 2026:  Please note that the opportunity to take part in the Summer SLICCs 2026 course is open by invitation to students in UG Year 1–2 from selected subject areas and all UG Year 1–2 Widening Participation students, as places are limited.
  • The Edinburgh Award

Each of these has a slightly different focus, involves different amounts of work, provides different recognition and has different eligibility criteria.  We recommend that you review both options before choosing which to apply for - go to the 'Get your summer recognised' page below.

Get your summer recognised

 

Applying to do a SLICC 

To apply to do a SLICC, you will need to submit a brief outline of what your project would be and what you hope to gain from the experience.  If successful in your application, you will be required to engage with a preparatory material, then complete a formal proposal, where you will receive some academic feedback to finalise it.  It is only once your proposal is approved that your place on the SLICCs for the summer will be confirmed.  At this point it will be like any other academic course, and your mark will be included on your transcript/HEAR.

 

Before you apply

Be sure to watch the introductory videos to get more information about the programme before you apply.

Introductory videos 


Get inspired by reading and hearing from students about their experiences doing a SLICC.

Students' SLICC stories 

 

How to apply

The opportunity to take part in the Summer SLICCs 2026 course is open by invitation to students in UG Year 1–2 from selected subject areas and all UG Year 1–2 Widening Participation students, as places are limited. 

If you have heard from us and you’re curious about shaping your own learning over the summer, please click the 'Apply for Summer SLICCs' link below. If you meet the eligibility criteria for this summer's course, the SLICCs Team will then review your Summer SLICCs 2026 application.

 
Questions

You'll find extensive information about summer SLICCs, including eligibility criteria, throughout this site.  

If you still have any questions, please contact the SLICCs Team:

sliccs@ed.ac.uk

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