TWO college students were successful in applying for Nuffield Foundation research placements.

Daniel Malikzade-Afshar and Robert Evans, of Palmers College, Chadwell Road, Grays, will now take placements next year.

The Nuffield Foundation provides more than 1,000 students each year with the opportunity to work alongside professional scientists, technologists, engineers and mathematicians.

Students without family history in science are encouraged to take part.