AN Oxford University student has beaten off competition from hundreds of applicants to present her research in Parliament tomorrow.

PhD physics student Anna Jungbluth, 25, could win £2,000 if her presentation to politicians and an expert judging panel goes well, in the 'STEM for BRITAIN' competition.

Originally from Germany, Ms Jungbluth's research about organic solar cells will be judged against other scientists’ work in the physics category.

She explained: “I applied to take part in STEM for BRITAIN to showcase the amazing work my group and I are doing on organic solar cells.

"I genuinely believe that organic solar cells can play a vital role in helping us move away from fossil fuels and towards a more sustainable future, and I am looking forward to sharing my knowledge about the technology with MPs.”

The gold medalist in each of the four categories receives £2,000, while silver and bronze receive £1,250 and £750 respectively. An overall winner receives the Westminster Wharton Medal.

Stephen Metcalfe MP, Chairman of the Parliamentary and Scientific Committee, said: “This annual competition is an important date in the parliamentary calendar because it gives MPs an opportunity to speak to a wide range of the country’s best young researchers.

“These early career engineers, mathematicians and scientists are the architects of our future and STEM for BRITAIN is politicians’ best opportunity to meet them and understand their work.”