WGSSS is pleased to offer 5 internship opportunities (of 3-6 months duration) with the Welsh Government, working on specific projects covering a wide range of topics as detailed in the below project descriptions.
It is anticipated that the internships will be commencing in Spring/Summer 2025, for a period of 3-6 months (full-time or the part-time equivalent). Successful applicants will get an extension to their PhD equivalent to the duration of the internship.
These internship opportunities are open to any WGSSS student who was funded under the Wales DTP (students who commenced a studentship award between 2017-2023). Applicants should not be within 3 months of the end of their funded period of award.
Please note that eligibility for taking up a Welsh Government internship is dependent on meeting the Civil Service Nationality rules. Please check that you are eligible before making an application.
These internships will offer opportunities to create impact by contributing to the work of government, the chance to build relationships outside of academia, as well as the ability to develop research skills in a policy environment.
Available Internships
Full project descriptions are available in the below linked documents:
Duration: 3 months
Department: The internship will be based within the Welsh Government’s Knowledge and Analytical Services (KAS).
Start date of internship: Spring 2025 (exact date to be negotiated).
Duration: 6 months
Department: The internship will be based within the Welsh Government’s Knowledge and Analytical Services (KAS).
Start date of internship: May 2025 (exact date to be negotiated).
Duration: 3 months
Department: The internship will be based within the Welsh Government’s Knowledge and Analytical Services (KAS).
Start date of internship: April 2025 (exact date to be negotiated).
Duration: 3 months
Department: The internship will be based within the Welsh Government’s Knowledge and Analytical Services (KAS).
Start date of internship: May 2025 (exact date to be negotiated).
Duration: 3 months
Department: The internship will be based in the Children, Families and Childcare Evidence branch within the Equality, Poverty and Children’s Evidence and Support Division (EPCESD).
Start date of internship: April/May 2025 (exact date to be negotiated).
How to apply
Please submit your completed application form to enquiries@wgsss.ac.uk by 16:00 on Friday 4th April 2025.