Research In Practice: Placement Opportunities

These placement opportunities are only open to students funded through the WGSSS Studentship scheme, awarded from October 2024 onwards. This scheme includes additional funding to complete a 3-month Research in Practice placement as part of your ESRC-funded PhD.

Please note:

Placements cannot be completed within the first 3 months of your PhD.
Placements cannot be undertaken during your Master’s year.

How to apply
Apply to the host organisation for the opportunities listed below.
Applications must be submitted before the advertised closing date.
The host organisation will review applications and select the successful candidate.

Currently Recruiting

Pathways to a Children’s Environment Award

Company / Department: Kew Gardens
Job Sector: Charity
Full or Part time: Flexible
In Person/Online/Hybrid: Richmond/ Hybrid

Closing date: 31st January 2026

Start date of placement: March 2026

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Investigating the complex dynamics of ‘Return’ through multi-sensory performance development

Company / Department: Lora V Krasteva Ltd
Job Sector: Private company
Full or Part time: Flexible
In Person/Online/Hybrid: Mainly online with 3 in-person meetings/visit in Sheffield

Closing date: 23.59 GMT 6th January 2026

Start date of placement: March 2026

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Assessing the impact of a professional body of teaching on teachers’ feelings of professionalism, agency and belonging in the profession

Company / Department: Chartered College of Teaching
Job Sector: Charity
Full or Part time: Flexible
In Person/Online/Hybrid: Remote or Hybrid

Closing date: 31st December 2025

Start date of placement: March 2026

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Data Analysis and Impact Reporting in Formal Learning Programmes

Company / Department: Learning Team, Kew Gardens
Job Sector: Charity
Full or Part time: Flexible
In Person/Online/Hybrid: Flexible

Closing date: 31st January 2026

Start date of placement: March 2026

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Data and Insights Officer for evidence- based positive youth development programmes

Company / Department: Greenhouse Sports
Job Sector: Charity
Full or Part time: Flexible
In Person/Online/Hybrid: Remote or Hybrid

Closing date: 31st January 2026

Start date of placement: April 2026

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Evidence Review of youth justice models and outcomes for young people across the UK

Company / Department: Welsh Government – Knowledge and Analytical Services (KAS).
Job Sector: Public Sector
Full or Part time: Flexible
In Person/Online/Hybrid: Hybrid

Closing date: 23.59 GMT 11th January 2026

Start date of placement: Spring 2026 (exact date to be negotiated).

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Evaluating and Enhancing Nature-Based Engagement

Company / Department: Kew Gardens, Wakehurst.
Job Sector: Charity
Full or Part time: Flexible
In Person/Online/Hybrid: Onsite at Wakehurst, West Sussex, with flexibility for hybrid

Closing date: 31st January 2026

Start date of placement: March 2026 (exact date to be negotiated).

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Secondary data analysis to provide evidence about the Childcare sector in Wales

Company / Department: Welsh Government – Knowledge and Analytical Services (KAS).
Job Sector: Public Sector
Full or Part time: Flexible
In Person/Online/Hybrid: Hybrid

Closing date: 23.59 GMT 12th January 2026

Start date of placement: Spring 2026 (exact date to be negotiated).

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Evidence review of the safeguarding roles and responsibilities for professionals working with older people experiencing Violence Against Women, Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence (VAWDASV)

Company / Department: Welsh Government – Communities, Social Justice and Early Years Evidence Unit
Job Sector: Public Sector
Full or Part time: Flexible
In Person/Online/Hybrid: Hybrid

Closing date: 23.59 GMT12th January 2026

Start date of placement: Spring 2026 (exact date to be negotiated).

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Evidence review of sustainable whole system approaches and models for tackling Violence Against Women, Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence (VAWDASV)

Company / Department: Welsh Government – Communities, Social Justice and Early Years Evidence Unit
Job Sector: Public Sector
Full or Part time: Flexible
In Person/Online/Hybrid: Hybrid

Closing date: 23.59 GMT 11th January 2026

Start date of placement: Spring 2026 (exact date to be negotiated).

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Financial Inclusion evidence synthesis and research project to inform policy planning

Company / Department: Welsh Government – Communities, Social Justice and Early Years Evidence Unit
Job Sector: Public Sector
Full or Part time: Flexible
In Person/Online/Hybrid: Hybrid

Closing date: 23.59 GMT 11th January 2026

Start date of placement: Spring 2026 (exact date to be negotiated).

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Export Programme Analysis – Survey Design & Impact Evaluation

Company / Department: Welsh Government – Knowledge and Analytic services (KAS)
Job Sector: Public Sector
Full or Part time: Flexible
In Person/Online/Hybrid: Hybrid

Closing date: 23.59 GMT 11th January 2026

Start date of placement: Spring 2026 (exact date to be negotiated).

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Applied Economic Modelling Intern – Exploring Novel Uses of Input-Output Tables for Wales

Company / Department: Welsh Government – Knowledge and Analytic services (KAS)
Job Sector: Public Sector
Full or Part time: Flexible
In Person/Online/Hybrid: Hybrid

Closing date: 23.59 GMT 11th January 2026

Start date of placement: Spring 2026 (exact date to be negotiated).

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Exploring Science Capital and Nature Connection

Company / Department: Kew Gardens, Wakehurst.
Job Sector: Charity
Full or Part time: Flexible
In Person/Online/Hybrid: Onsite at Wakehurst, West Sussex, with flexibility for hybrid

Closing date: 31st January 2026

Start date of placement: March 2026 (exact date to be negotiated).

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Grow Wild – Digital Engagement Placement

Company / Department: Kew Gardens, Richmond
Job Sector: Charity
Full or Part time: Flexible
In Person/Online/Hybrid: Onsite at Richmond, West Sussex, with flexibility for hybrid

Closing date: 31st January 2026

Start date of placement: Flexible 2026

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