Research Assistant Internships

New Research Assistant Internship projects will be listed from 14th May 2026.

Research Assistant Internships allow LISS DTP funded PhD students to work as a Research Assistant with an academic (other than their immediate supervisor) based at King’s, Queen Mary, or Imperial. The internships are funded through LISS DTP in the form of a stipend extension for up to 3-months (or part-time equivalent).

These internships provide several benefits such as the opportunity to work with a larger team of researchers, practice in academic writing, training in research methods, networking and dissemination, collaboration with external partners, and potential for publication.

Research Assistant Internship funding:

• DTP1 Students (funding commenced before October 2024): Internships are optional. If approved, stipend funding is extended for the duration of the internship (up to 3-months). Please note that LISS DTP can fund 4 Research Assistant Internships for DTP1 students this academic year.
  
• DTP2 Students (funding commenced after October 2024): A 3-month (13-week) placement is required during the PhD. This is included in the standard 3.5-year funding period. If not completed, funding is reduced to 3.25 years. There are no limits to the number of Research Assistant Internships that can be funded for DTP2 studentsthis academic year.
  
• Other ESRC funded DTPs may approve internship funding for the LISS DTP RA Internship projects for their PhD students. PhD students from other ESRC funded DTPs should check with their DTP that this is permitted, and follow any guidance on applying for funding approval for internships and placements.
• Please note: Research Assistant Internships must not be undertaken with the student’s supervisory team and/or home department.

How to apply:

• RA Internship projects will be advertised from 14th May 2026
• LISS DTP funded students should apply to RA Internship projects by 4th June 2026
  • students apply directly to RA Internship academic lead
• If selected by the project supervisor:
  • LISS DTP students must then complete the LISS DTP Placement /Internship Application form. This ensures that there is approval of PhD supervisor, and the necessary information is obtained to extend funding (for DTP1 students) or confirm placement requirement fulfilled (for DTP2 students), and to fulfil ESRC reporting obligations. LISS DTP approval must be given before the RA internship can commence.
• RA Internships commence from late June 2026

Research Assistant Internship Projects: New projects listed from 14th May 2026

Past Research Assistant Internship Projects (for reference only)