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NIHR Undergraduate Intern x 3 (Fixed term to 31/03/26)

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Leeds Beckett University

1mo ago

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Placement Program
  • Research & Development
    Healthcare
  • Leeds
  • 11d left

AI generated summary

  • You must be an undergrad in health/social care, interested in applied research, eager to learn, and able to balance studies with the internship.
  • You will develop research skills, engage in analyses, support creative dissemination, and present findings at conferences while networking with students and staff.

Requirements

  • Be studying for an undergraduate degree in a subject related to health and social care (e.g. psychology, speech and language therapy, physiotherapy, nursing, occupational therapy etc.)
  • Have an interest in pursuing a career in applied health and/or social care research.
  • Have enthusiasm to learn new skills.
  • Be able to manage your time effectively to balance your undergraduate studies with the internship.

Responsibilities

  • Each project will give you the opportunity to gain valuable research skills and experience, for example, in developing research questions, literature searching, patient and public involvement and engagement activities, and applying qualitative, quantitative and mixed methods data analyses.
  • We are also looking for interns to develop their own contributions to our research team, particularly supporting creative dissemination of research outputs.
  • At the end of the internship, you will be invited to present a poster or oral presentation at the PsyCen Postgraduate Research Conference, as well as being invited to an NIHR celebration event where you will share what you have learned.
  • There will also be potential for conference presentations and publications to stem from each of the respective projects.
  • You will have access to an extensive training and supervision programme throughout your internship, and there will be opportunities to network with current MSc and PhD students, as well as members of academic staff from across PsyCen.
  • As an NIHR undergraduate intern, you will

FAQs

What is the duration of the internship?

The internship is fixed term until 31/03/26 and is part-time for a duration of 26 weeks.

Who can apply for this internship?

Current undergraduate students studying a degree related to health and social care, such as psychology, speech and language therapy, or nursing, are eligible to apply.

What are the main project areas available for the internship?

The available project areas include people’s experiences of cancer screening and care, substance-involved sexual violence characteristics and outcomes, and the impact of culture, gender, and class in UK maternity services.

What skills and experiences will interns gain?

Interns will gain valuable research skills, including developing research questions, literature searching, patient and public involvement activities, and applying qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods data analyses.

Will interns have the opportunity for networking and training?

Yes, interns will have access to an extensive training and supervision program and opportunities to network with MSc and PhD students, as well as academic staff.

Is there a possibility for presenting research findings?

Yes, interns will be invited to present a poster or oral presentation at the PsyCen Postgraduate Research Conference and may also have opportunities for conference presentations and publications.

What is the closing date for applications?

The closing date for applications is Monday 30th June 2025 at 23:59.

Do candidates need the right to work in the UK?

Yes, applicants must have the right to work in the UK as the position does not qualify for university sponsorship for new applicants to the Skilled Worker visa route.

Are there any benefits offered with this internship?

Yes, benefits include access to generous pension schemes, excellent holiday entitlements, flexible working, reduced study fees, subsidised fitness facilities, and more.

Are applications encouraged from specific groups?

Yes, applications are particularly encouraged from individuals from black and minority ethnic backgrounds, as they are currently under-represented at this level of post. All appointments will be based on merit.

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Leeds Beckett University

Education
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1824
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Mission & Purpose

Here at Leeds Beckett, we are a modern professional university with ambition. Based in the vibrant city of Leeds, the biggest financial district outside of London, our vision is to be acknowledged for our commitment to student success, innovation and enterprise, global reach, and strong local impact. Our aspiration is to help create great graduates, exceptional employees, dynamic citizens and enterprising leaders and we work closely with employers and partners to ensure that our graduates are ready for work, ready for life, and ready to seize the opportunities that lie ahead. A big business in our own right, we have around 2,900 staff and more than 28,000 students from almost 100 countries around the world; we contributed an estimated £477 million to the economy every year. We are rightly proud to be the only university in the UK to hold the Investors in People Gold standard. With a 190-year history of education, which began with the founding of the Leeds Mechanics Institute in 1824, we are proud of our history and excited about our future.