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Baillie Gifford: what the official sources say about selection

10 governed signals from 2 official source records, observed 16 September 2026. An evidence record lists what the register holds for one institution; it is not a dossier and it does not describe a complete selection process.

Markets recorded: United Kingdom. Categories: University grade requirement; AI policy; Eligibility; Programme architecture and routes; Selection stages; Application timing and deadlines.

LimitThe signals below are what Baillie Gifford published on the observation dates, coded one programme, market and date at a time. They do not establish hidden screening criteria, university weighting, acceptance odds or a universal process across offices.

United Kingdom

10 signals

SIG-344 Official source Baillie Gifford

Baillie Gifford's current official early careers FAQ states that Investments Graduate applicants should be on track for a 2:1 or hold a 2:2 with a postgraduate qualification.

Evidence passage recorded against the sourceWe welcome candidates with a degree in any subject or significant relevant work experience. You should be on track for a 2:1 or above at undergraduate level, or hold a 2:2 with a postgraduate qualification.

United Kingdom · Investments Graduate Programme · University grade requirement · Observed 16 September 2026 · Verified 16 Sep 2026 · Source SRC-186 (bailliegifford.com) · source record

SIG-345 Official source Baillie Gifford

Baillie Gifford's current official early careers FAQ states that the Technology Graduate Programme has no minimum degree classification, but applicants should be on track to pass their degree.

Evidence passage recorded against the sourceWe welcome candidates with a degree in a STEM-related subject and a clear interest in technology. There's no minimum degree classification, but you should be on track to pass your degree.

United Kingdom · Technology Graduate Programme · University grade requirement · Observed 16 September 2026 · Verified 16 Sep 2026 · Source SRC-186 (bailliegifford.com) · source record

SIG-346 Official source Baillie Gifford

Baillie Gifford's current official early careers FAQ states that candidates may use AI thoughtfully but applications should reflect their own voice.

Evidence passage recorded against the sourceShould you choose to use AI tools to support your application, we ask that you do this thoughtfully. We encourage you to ensure your application reflects your own voice, experience, and motivations. We value authenticity and want to understand your individual strengths and perspectives.

United Kingdom · Early careers (all programmes) · AI policy · Observed 16 September 2026 · Verified 16 Sep 2026 · Source SRC-186 (bailliegifford.com) · source record

SIG-347 Official source Baillie Gifford

Baillie Gifford's current official early careers FAQ states that it can support visa sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route, provided applicants meet UK Visas and Immigration requirements.

Evidence passage recorded against the sourceWe can support visa sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route, provided you meet the requirements set by UK Visas and Immigration.

United Kingdom · Graduate programmes · Eligibility · Observed 16 September 2026 · Verified 16 Sep 2026 · Source SRC-186 (bailliegifford.com) · source record

SIG-348 Official source Baillie Gifford

Baillie Gifford's current official early careers FAQ states that internships cannot be visa sponsored and require the right to work in the UK.

Evidence passage recorded against the sourceDue to the length of the internship, we're not able to offer visa sponsorship. You'll need to have the right to work in the UK.

United Kingdom · Internship programmes · Eligibility · Observed 16 September 2026 · Verified 16 Sep 2026 · Source SRC-186 (bailliegifford.com) · source record

SIG-349 Official source Baillie Gifford

Baillie Gifford's current official Investment Research how-to-apply page states that all UK early careers roles are based at its Edinburgh head office.

Evidence passage recorded against the sourceAll UK early careers roles are based at our Edinburgh head office.

United Kingdom · UK early careers roles · Programme architecture and routes · Observed 16 September 2026 · Verified 16 Sep 2026 · Source SRC-187 (bailliegifford.com) · source record

SIG-350 Official source Baillie Gifford

Baillie Gifford's current official Investment Research how-to-apply page states that stage one applications are reviewed by a human.

Evidence passage recorded against the sourceAt this stage, your application will be reviewed by a human.

United Kingdom · Investment Research Graduate Programme · Selection stages · Observed 16 September 2026 · Verified 16 Sep 2026 · Source SRC-187 (bailliegifford.com) · source record

SIG-351 Official source Baillie Gifford

Baillie Gifford's current official Investment Research how-to-apply page states that stage two is a short one-way video interview with two questions.

Evidence passage recorded against the sourceIf your application passes stage one, we will invite you to a short one-way video interview where you will answer two questions.

United Kingdom · Investment Research Graduate Programme · Selection stages · Observed 16 September 2026 · Verified 16 Sep 2026 · Source SRC-187 (bailliegifford.com) · source record

SIG-352 Official source Baillie Gifford

Baillie Gifford's current official Investment Research how-to-apply page states that the final stage is an assessment centre with a second interview and a series of sessions alongside other applicants.

Evidence passage recorded against the sourceThe final stage is an assessment centre. You'll take part in a second interview and a series of sessions, alongside other applicants.

United Kingdom · Investment Research Graduate Programme · Selection stages · Observed 16 September 2026 · Verified 16 Sep 2026 · Source SRC-187 (bailliegifford.com) · source record

SIG-353 Official source Baillie Gifford

Baillie Gifford's current official Investment Research how-to-apply page states that applications close on 3rd November 2026.

Evidence passage recorded against the sourceApplications close on 3rd November 2026.

United Kingdom · Investment Research Graduate Programme · Application timing and deadlines · Observed 16 September 2026 · Verified 16 Sep 2026 · Source SRC-187 (bailliegifford.com) · source record

Official sources

Cite this object

Who Gets In? (Elite Careers Strategy), Baillie Gifford selection evidence record, revised 16 September 2026, https://www.accessecs.com/who-gets-in/institutions/baillie-gifford/

Preserve the institution, programme, geography, observation date and limitation. Do not generalise a single signal to an institution-wide or sector-wide rule.

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Evidence behind this page

10 governed signals, observed 16 September 2026

Every signal this page cites, with the observation as coded, the passage recorded against the official page, the observation date and the source. Follow a signal ID for its full record; follow the source for the live page.

SIG-344 Official source Baillie Gifford

Baillie Gifford's current official early careers FAQ states that Investments Graduate applicants should be on track for a 2:1 or hold a 2:2 with a postgraduate qualification.

Evidence passage recorded against the sourceWe welcome candidates with a degree in any subject or significant relevant work experience. You should be on track for a 2:1 or above at undergraduate level, or hold a 2:2 with a postgraduate qualification.

United Kingdom · Investments Graduate Programme · University grade requirement · Observed 16 September 2026 · Verified 16 Sep 2026 · Source SRC-186 (bailliegifford.com) · source record

SIG-345 Official source Baillie Gifford

Baillie Gifford's current official early careers FAQ states that the Technology Graduate Programme has no minimum degree classification, but applicants should be on track to pass their degree.

Evidence passage recorded against the sourceWe welcome candidates with a degree in a STEM-related subject and a clear interest in technology. There's no minimum degree classification, but you should be on track to pass your degree.

United Kingdom · Technology Graduate Programme · University grade requirement · Observed 16 September 2026 · Verified 16 Sep 2026 · Source SRC-186 (bailliegifford.com) · source record

SIG-346 Official source Baillie Gifford

Baillie Gifford's current official early careers FAQ states that candidates may use AI thoughtfully but applications should reflect their own voice.

Evidence passage recorded against the sourceShould you choose to use AI tools to support your application, we ask that you do this thoughtfully. We encourage you to ensure your application reflects your own voice, experience, and motivations. We value authenticity and want to understand your individual strengths and perspectives.

United Kingdom · Early careers (all programmes) · AI policy · Observed 16 September 2026 · Verified 16 Sep 2026 · Source SRC-186 (bailliegifford.com) · source record

SIG-347 Official source Baillie Gifford

Baillie Gifford's current official early careers FAQ states that it can support visa sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route, provided applicants meet UK Visas and Immigration requirements.

Evidence passage recorded against the sourceWe can support visa sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route, provided you meet the requirements set by UK Visas and Immigration.

United Kingdom · Graduate programmes · Eligibility · Observed 16 September 2026 · Verified 16 Sep 2026 · Source SRC-186 (bailliegifford.com) · source record

SIG-348 Official source Baillie Gifford

Baillie Gifford's current official early careers FAQ states that internships cannot be visa sponsored and require the right to work in the UK.

Evidence passage recorded against the sourceDue to the length of the internship, we're not able to offer visa sponsorship. You'll need to have the right to work in the UK.

United Kingdom · Internship programmes · Eligibility · Observed 16 September 2026 · Verified 16 Sep 2026 · Source SRC-186 (bailliegifford.com) · source record

SIG-349 Official source Baillie Gifford

Baillie Gifford's current official Investment Research how-to-apply page states that all UK early careers roles are based at its Edinburgh head office.

Evidence passage recorded against the sourceAll UK early careers roles are based at our Edinburgh head office.

United Kingdom · UK early careers roles · Programme architecture and routes · Observed 16 September 2026 · Verified 16 Sep 2026 · Source SRC-187 (bailliegifford.com) · source record

SIG-350 Official source Baillie Gifford

Baillie Gifford's current official Investment Research how-to-apply page states that stage one applications are reviewed by a human.

Evidence passage recorded against the sourceAt this stage, your application will be reviewed by a human.

United Kingdom · Investment Research Graduate Programme · Selection stages · Observed 16 September 2026 · Verified 16 Sep 2026 · Source SRC-187 (bailliegifford.com) · source record

SIG-351 Official source Baillie Gifford

Baillie Gifford's current official Investment Research how-to-apply page states that stage two is a short one-way video interview with two questions.

Evidence passage recorded against the sourceIf your application passes stage one, we will invite you to a short one-way video interview where you will answer two questions.

United Kingdom · Investment Research Graduate Programme · Selection stages · Observed 16 September 2026 · Verified 16 Sep 2026 · Source SRC-187 (bailliegifford.com) · source record

SIG-352 Official source Baillie Gifford

Baillie Gifford's current official Investment Research how-to-apply page states that the final stage is an assessment centre with a second interview and a series of sessions alongside other applicants.

Evidence passage recorded against the sourceThe final stage is an assessment centre. You'll take part in a second interview and a series of sessions, alongside other applicants.

United Kingdom · Investment Research Graduate Programme · Selection stages · Observed 16 September 2026 · Verified 16 Sep 2026 · Source SRC-187 (bailliegifford.com) · source record

SIG-353 Official source Baillie Gifford

Baillie Gifford's current official Investment Research how-to-apply page states that applications close on 3rd November 2026.

Evidence passage recorded against the sourceApplications close on 3rd November 2026.

United Kingdom · Investment Research Graduate Programme · Application timing and deadlines · Observed 16 September 2026 · Verified 16 Sep 2026 · Source SRC-187 (bailliegifford.com) · source record

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