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
Remote sensing for health monitoring in incarcerated populations during extreme weather events – UKHSA
Currently recruiting
Project title: Remote sensing for health monitoring in incarcerated populations during extreme weather events - UKHSA
Application deadline: ongoing
Sector: Public Sector
British Future
Currently recruiting
Project title: British Future
Application deadline: Flexible throughout 2025
Sector: Charity/Third Sector
South Coast DTP Research Assistant Placements
Currently recruiting
Project title: South Coast DTP Research Assistant Placements
Application deadline: 13/02/2026
Sector:
Royal Academy of Engineering Enterprise Hub – Research Assistant
Currently recruiting
Project title: Royal Academy of Engineering Enterprise Hub - Research Assistant
Application deadline: open-ended
Sector:
AMOSSHE The Student Services Organisation – Policy and Research Intern
Currently recruiting
Project title: AMOSSHE The Student Services Organisation - Policy and Research Intern
Application deadline: open ended
Sector:
Kew Gardens
Currently recruiting
Project title: Kew Gardens
Application deadline: 31st January 2026
Sector: Public Sector
VVOB – Education for Development – SEDarc
Currently recruiting
Project title: VVOB - Education for Development
Application deadline: ongoing
Sector: Charity
Research Assistant: Understanding the role of personalised manufacturing in reducing healthcare inequalities
Currently recruiting
Project title: Research Assistant: Understanding the role of personalised manufacturing in reducing healthcare inequalities
Application deadline: open-ended (until suitable applicant appointed)
Sector:
Policy Connect
Rolling scheme
Project title: Policy Connect
Application deadline: rolling
Sector: Social enterprise
GOV.UK Open Innovation Team PhD Placement Scheme 2026-27
Currently recruiting
Project title: GOV.UK Open Innovation Team PhD Placement Scheme 2026-27
Application deadline: Friday 13th February 12pm
Sector: Policy Public Sector
Past placements
Communications and Engagement – Global Food and Environment Institute, University of Leeds
Recruitment closed
Project title: Communications and Engagement - Global Food and Environment Institute, University of Leeds
Application deadline: Friday 12th December 2025
Sector:
SSE – PhD Research Placement: Future Energy Systems
Recruitment closed
Project title: SSE - PhD Research Placement: Future Energy Systems
Application deadline: 16th November 2025
Sector:
Chartered College of Teaching – Research Assistant
Recruitment closed
Project title: Chartered College of Teaching - Research Assistant
Application deadline: 31/12/2025
Sector:
Parkinson’s UK’s policy influencing placement
Recruitment closed
Project title: Parkinson’s UK’s policy influencing placement
Application deadline: 27 October 2025
Sector:
West Mercia Police Placement Opportunities
Recruitment closed
Project title: West Mercia Police placement opportunities
Application deadline: 30th September 2025
Sector:
Academic Placement – Project FIAS at University of Bristol Business School – SWDTP
Recruitment closed
Project title: Academic Placement - Project FIAS at University of Bristol Business School - SWDTP
Application deadline: 26th September 2025
Sector: Academic
Chatham House, Royal Institute of International Affairs
Recruitment closed
Project title: Chatham House, Royal Institute of International Affairs
Application deadline: 18 August 2025
Sector: Charity/Third Sector
Paperworks (Harrogate) Ltd – Impact Researcher
Recruitment closed
Project title: Paperworks (Harrogate) Ltd - Impact Researcher
Application deadline: Friday 12th December 2025
Sector:
The Brilliant Club Internship
Recruitment closed
Project title: The Brilliant Club Internship
Application deadline: Friday 13th June
Sector: Charity/Third Sector
The Education Endowment Foundation
Recruitment closed
Project title: The Education Endowment Foundation
Application deadline: 2nd June 2025
Sector: Charity/Third Sector
Children’s Commissioner’s office
Recruitment closed
Project title: Children’s Commissioner’s office
Application deadline: 9am, Monday 1st December 2025
Sector: Public Sector
Royal Institution Science Engagement PhD Internships
Recruitment closed
Project title: Royal Institution Science Engagement PhD Internships
Application deadline: 30/07/2025
Sector: Charity/Third Sector
GOV.UK Open Innovation Team PhD Placement Scheme 2026
Recruitment closed
Project title: GOV.UK Open Innovation Team PhD Placement Scheme 2026
Application deadline: Tuesday 1st July 12pm
Sector: Policy
Academic Placement – Evaluating ESG/CSR Communication Efficacy with AI – SWDTP
Recruitment closed
Project title: Academic Placement - Evaluating ESG/CSR Communication Efficacy with AI - SWDTP
Application deadline: 15th October 2025
Sector: Academic
Lora Krasteva – Project Assistant for multi-sensory performance “Return”
Recruitment closed
Project title: Lora Krasteva - Project Assistant for multi-sensory performance "Return"
Application deadline: Tuesday 6th January
Sector:
Institute for Children’s Futures, Manchester Metropolitan University – Research Assistant Placement
Recruitment closed
Project title: Institute for Children’s Futures, Manchester Metropolitan University - Research Assistant Placement
Application deadline: Friday 12th December 2025
Sector:
Message Heard – podcast production company
Recruitment closed
Project title: Message Heard - podcast production company
Application deadline: 10th October 2025
Sector: Private sector
The future of UK Health Security – understanding risks and opportunities – UKHSA
Recruitment closed
Project title: The future of UK Health Security – understanding risks and opportunities - UKHSA
Application deadline: 17th October 2025
Sector: Public Sector
NNEdPro Global Institute for Food, Nutrition and Health – International Nutrition Summit organisation
Recruitment closed
Project title: NNEdPro Global Institute for Food, Nutrition and Health - International Nutrition Summit organisation
Application deadline: 10th July 2025
Sector: Social enterprise
UKRI Policy Internships
Recruitment closed
Project title: UKRI Policy Internships scheme
Application deadline: 8 September 2025, 4:00pm UK time
Sector: Public Sector
Wastewater strategy and planning – UKHSA
Recruitment closed
Project title: Wastewater strategy and planning - UKHSA
Application deadline: 12 September 2025, 23:59pm
Sector: Public Sector