Research Placements
Discover your potential with a Collaboratory Research Placement
Collaboratory Research Placement projects are designed to give promising individuals the opportunity to expand their horizons by carrying out genuine community focused research.
Collaboratory Research Placements
Collaboratory Research Placements are part-time (minimum 14hrs/week), practical development opportunities carried out over a continuous 12-week period.
Research Placements are unique to Collaboratory, offering candidates the opportunity to gain meaningful experience in academic research and to take part in PhD level researcher training and events.
The Research Placement Experience
Research
Develop your analytical and problem solving skills through hands-on, genuine research projects. Immerse yourself in cutting edge research topics.
Training
You’ll be fully supported through our bespoke researcher training and development programme, designed to give you the skills you need to succeed.
Collaboration
Work in partnership with real communities and practice professionals. Receive support and guidance from your collab peers and skilled supervisory team.
What does a Research Placement include?
All candidates successful after application and interview will receive a fully funded Collaboratory Research Placement studentship, which includes the following:
- The opportunity to learn through practical experience as part of a real research project.
- Financial support with a Collaboratory bursary payment of £2,000, paid in 3 parts, in arrears.
- Access to PhD-level resources and networks.
- Dedicated supervision from expert researchers and community practitioners.
- Flexible working and support (including disability support) to fit your placement around your existing commitments.
- Bespoke researcher training and development support to help you succeed in your placement and beyond.
- Award of a formal Certificate of Recognition on successful completion.
Who are we looking for?
We recruit passionate and motivated individuals based on their potential for success. Some of the key competencies we look for are:
- Independent and highly self-motivated
- Curiosity and a passion for learning
- Analytical mindset with keen attention to detail
- Strong organisational and time-management skills
- Ability to collaborate well with others
- A genuine desire to gain experience in research.
- Enthusiasm to teach yourself new things.
- Confidence to take a “deep dive” into complicated topics.
Who can apply?
Our Research Placements studentships scheme offers pre-PhD level training to promising candidates excellent community knowledge, across the East Midlands. Review our latest Research Placements eligibility criteria, below.