These opportunities are primarily aimed at Postgraduate Researchers who have received funding through a Doctoral Training Partnership since Autumn 2024 to undertake a Research in Practice (RinP) placement as part of their studentship. Please review individual listings to confirm applicant eligibility.
It is the researcher’s responsibility to apply for any of the advertised opportunities. The host will then process the applications and will select the successful candidate.
Expressions of Interest
The following host organisations are happy for researchers to get in touch to co-develop bespoke projects with them.
Scroll through the carousel and get in touch with any host that you would like to collaborate with.
Check back frequently as new hosts will be added each month.
A collaborative network of progressive campaigners, data scientists, technologists and researchers.
The professional body for teachers on a mission to empower a knowledgeable and respected teaching profession.
An award-winning charity, working to equip young people with the confidence and skills to make positive choices for themselves.
Improving the lives of people struggling with poor mental health and thoughts of suicide by delivering life-saving mental health and suicide prevention training.
A Black women–led research and learning organisation transforming how knowledge is created and used.
A grassroots project focused on strengthening the movement of workers fighting for transition.
Currently Recruiting
The following host organisations are currently advertising to recruit to specific projects that they have designed.
Browse the opportunities and apply for any that take your interest.
Closing soon
Project Assistant
Co-creating a UK-wide poetry collection that explores the meaning of empowerment for people living with dementia and their carers
Closing Date: Friday 27th March 2026
Research Assistant
Exploring the role and impact of a professional body of teaching on policy and practice in education
Closing Date: Monday 30th March 2026
Data and Insights Officer
Assessing the impact of sports-based positive youth development programmes across primary and secondary schools
Closing Date: Tuesday 31st March 2026
York Graduate Research School
Project Coordinator
Analysing postgraduate researchers’ commuting and housing preferences, choices and behaviour
Closing Date: Tuesday 31st March 2026
Cyber Services
Project Assistant
Analysing stakeholder risk appetite and cyber security concerns in policing
Closing Date: Friday 10th April 2026, 5pm UK time
Impact Researcher
Assessing the impact of coaching and nature-based intervention on youth social inclusion, wellbeing and employability
Closing Date: Friday 17th April 2026
Network Plus: Shifting Global Polarities
Research Assistant
Mapping the intellectual landscape: recent and emerging trends in Europe-Asia language-based area studies
Closing Date: Thursday 30th April 2026
Network Plus: Shifting Global Polarities
Research Assistant
Examining emerging UK interests within the context of the Europe-Asia region
Closing Date: Thursday 30th April 2026
Network Plus: Shifting Global Polarities
Research Assistant
Exploring the evolution of cultural practices among post-2022 Russian diaspora communities
Closing Date: Thursday 30th April 2026
Research Assistant
Creating dementia inclusive universities
Closing Date: Thursday 30th April 2026
Digital & Data Mapping Project Officer
Conducting a data-driven analysis of UKHSA digital delivery flow
Closing Date: Friday 29th May 2026
Project and Portfolio Support Officer
Strategic project management of UKHSA digital and data portfolios
Closing Date: Friday 29th May 2026
Digital Products & Services Project Officer (AI Digital Delivery)
Evaluating the impact of emerging AI on software engineering models
Closing Date: Friday 29th May 2026
Digital & Data Product Analysis Project Officer
Conducting a strategic analysis of UKHSA digital and data services
Closing Date: Friday 29th May 2026
Open for an extended period
School of Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering
Research Assistant
Understanding the role of personalised manufacturing in reducing healthcare inequalities
Research Assistant
Evaluating the current use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Manufacturing
Lora V Krasteva Ltd
Project Assistant
Investigating the complex dynamics of ‘Return’ through multi-sensory performance development
Social Impact Researcher
Evaluating how architectural designs influence service delivery, occupant wellbeing, and social connectivity
Research Assistant
Undertaking a review of UK and international entrepreneurship programmes for Deep Tech entrepreneurs and business leaders
Available from other DTPs
North West Social Science DTP
Multiple vacancies open to all funded students from any DTP
Policy and Research Intern
Researching the use of artificial intelligence in higher education
You can view previously advertised opportunities in this folder.
