Placement opportunities
Here we list current placement opportunities with external organisations. This page will be updated regularly as any new opportunities become available. New placements may also be shared in our student newsletter.
Students apply to the host organisation, and if successful, students must also apply to LISS for stipend extension for LISS DTP1 students (funding commenced before October 2024), or for confimation that the placement requirement has been met for DTP2 students (funding commenced after October 2024).
Please note that approval for placements will require students to demonstrate that the placement addresses training and skills gaps identified in the Development Needs Analysis.
Current placements
Sense about Science
Rolling scheme
Project title: Sense about Science policy
Application deadline: Ongoing
Sector: Charity/Third Sector
UKRI Policy Internships
Currently recruiting
Project title: UKRI Policy Internships scheme
Application deadline: 8 September 2025, 4:00pm UK time
Sector: Public Sector
NNEdPro Global Institute for Food, Nutrition and Health – International Nutrition Summit organisation
Currently recruiting
Project title: NNEdPro Global Institute for Food, Nutrition and Health - International Nutrition Summit organisation
Application deadline: 10th July 2025
Sector: Social enterprise
British Future
Currently recruiting
Project title: British Future
Application deadline: Flexible throughout 2025
Sector: Charity/Third Sector
GOV.UK Open Innovation Team PhD Placement Scheme 2026
Currently recruiting
Project title: GOV.UK Open Innovation Team PhD Placement Scheme 2026
Application deadline: Tuesday 1st July 12pm
Sector: Policy
The Brilliant Club Internship
Currently recruiting
Project title: The Brilliant Club Internship
Application deadline: Friday 13th June
Sector: Charity/Third Sector