This is an application to the Academic Placement Scheme - Winter 2025 call. 

Key information is outlined below:

• All placements are arranged by SGSSS and are open to ESRC-funded students whose funding began after Ocotber 2024 only.
• Placements are hosted by a research centre, research team, or professional services team at an SGSSS partner institution.
• Students should undertake a placement outside their current supervisor team and/or home department.
• Academic placements cannot form part of the student’s PhD work, and any outputs from the placement should not be included in the PhD thesis.
• During the placement period (either 3 months full-time or 6 months part-time), students are expected to focus on their placement and will continue to receive their stipend.
• Full guidance on academic placements is available in section 2.2 of the SGSSS Research in Practice Guidance for Students

Before you start, please ensure you have: 

- Read the relevant Placement Information document thoroughly, including the experience and skills required.

- A 2-page CV and a Supervisor Statement of Support, written by your supervisor.

- Read the SGSSS privacy policy. By submitting this application, you consent to SGSSS processing your data for the purposes of the placement and sharing your application with the host organisation.

If you have any further queries regarding your application, please contact the team at team@sgsss.ac.uk.