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.

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Evidence synthesis of user experience for bilingual augmentative and alternative communication technology

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 24th November 2025

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

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Data analysis of young carers’ health and well-being outcomes to inform policy

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 24th November 2025

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

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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 24th November 2025

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

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Review of methods used to collect data on British Sign Language (BSL) use and prevalence

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 24th November 2025

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

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Evidence synthesis and research to inform education policy thinking

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 24th November 2025

Start date of placement: Between January & April 2026 (exact date to be negotiated).

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Employer Skills Survey – Welsh Thematic Analysis

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 24th November 2025

Start date of placement: January 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 24th November 2025

Start date of placement: January 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 GMT 24th November 2025

Start date of placement: January / February 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)

Closing date: 23.59 GMT 24th November 2025

Start date of placement: January / February 2026 (exact date to be negotiated).

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Financial Inclusion evidence synthesis and research project to inform policy planning

Closing date: 23.59 GMT 24th November 2025

Start date of placement: January 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 24th November 2025

Start date of placement: Mid January 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 24th November 2025

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

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Research In Practice: Placement Opportunities

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