Placement Opportunities
Specific requirements may vary so please review individual listings to confirm your eligibility before applying.
Researchers are responsible for managing their own applications for any of the advertised opportunities. The host will review all applications and will select the successful candidate.
Open to Project Co-Design
The following host organisations are happy to collaborate with researchers to co-develop bespoke projects.
Browse the carousel below and express your interest in any host organisation you’d 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 recruiting researchers for specific projects they have already designed.
Browse the opportunities and apply for any that take your interest.
Closing soon
Research Assistant
Lessons learned from conservation livelihood interventions in the Guinea Savannah Landscape of Ghana
Eligibility: All researchers.
Closing Date: Applications invited ASAP
Project Assistant
Conducting a qualitative review of UK water statistics and data
Eligibility: ESRC-funded researchers only.
Closing Date: Friday 12th June 2026
Intern
Widening Participation to university and UK education policy
Eligibility: All researchers.
Closing Date: Friday 19th June 2026
Digital & Data Mapping Project Officer
Conducting a data-driven analysis of UKHSA digital delivery flow
Eligibility: All researchers.
Closing Date: Tuesday 30th June 2026
Digital & Data Product Analysis Project Officer
Conducting a strategic analysis of UKHSA digital and data services
Eligibility: All researchers.
Closing Date: Tuesday 30th June 2026
Project and Portfolio Support Officer
Strategic project management of UKHSA digital and data portfolios
Eligibility: All researchers.
Closing Date: Tuesday 30th June 2026
Open for an extended period
Data Modelling Project Officer
Designing a unified health data model for the UKHSA
Eligibility: All researchers.
Closing Date: Rolling Deadline
Research Assistant
Evaluating the influence and impact of a professional body of teaching on educational policy and practice
Eligibility: All researchers.
Closing Date: Rolling Deadline
Project Assistant
Academic Publishing & Cultural Exchange
Eligibility: All researchers.
Closing Date: Rolling Deadline
Project Assistant
Digital Innovation & IT Development
Eligibility: All researchers.
Closing Date: Rolling Deadline
School of Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering
Research Assistant
Understanding the role of personalised manufacturing in reducing healthcare inequalities
Eligibility: All researchers.
Closing Date: Rolling Deadline
Research Assistant
Evaluating the current use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Manufacturing
Eligibility: All researchers.
Closing Date: Rolling Deadline
Lora V Krasteva Ltd
Project Assistant
Investigating the complex dynamics of ‘Return’ through multi-sensory performance development
Eligibility: All researchers.
Closing Date: Rolling Deadline
Social Impact Researcher
Evaluating how architectural designs influence service delivery, occupant wellbeing, and social connectivity
Eligibility: All researchers.
Closing Date: Rolling Deadline
Impact Researcher
Evaluating the role of work experience in fostering empowerment for adults with complex support needs, including physical disabilities and mental health challenges
Eligibility: All researchers.
Closing Date: Rolling Deadline
Placements for PhD students
Multiple vacancies open to all postgraduate researchers whose doctoral programme includes placement funding
Eligibility: All researchers.
Closing Date: Various
Available from other DTPs
Research Assistant
Developing and Undertaking Original Research into Curriculum Making
Eligibility: ESRC-funded researchers only.
Closing Date: Rolling Deadline
Research Assistant
Future Skills for Digital Health & Care: A Policy-Relevant Analysis of Education Provision in Scotland
Eligibility: ESRC-funded researchers only.
Closing Date: Rolling Deadline
Research Assistant
Developing a UK Transport Accessibility Online Tool
Eligibility: ESRC-funded researchers only.
Closing Date: Rolling Deadline
North West Social Science DTP
Multiple vacancies open to all funded students from any DTP
Eligibility: ESRC-funded researchers only.
Closing Date: Various
You can view previously advertised opportunities in this folder.
