Medical Students Summer Internship with PPS
We are offering a paid summer internship program focused on addressing policy issues related to health disparities and public health.
Get the most out of your doctorate by taking advantage of the complementary training and development opportunities that are available as part of your studies. See the range of opportunities you can benefit from below.
Local Evidence Catapult Programme
Public Policy|Southampton is seeking applications to its Local Evidence Catapult programme with Southampton City Council.
Find fellowships and other funding for researchers
UKRI funds lots of opportunities to gain research experience and skills for those studying for a doctorate on a UKRI studentship, or who are considering a PhD.
Scientists | Royal Society
This scheme gives policymakers and research scientists an opportunity to experience each other’s worlds.
Royal Academy of Engineering
The Royal Academy of Engineering offers research fellowships each year to outstanding early career researchers to support them to become future research leaders in engineering.
Southampton Arts and Humanities Festival
Southampton Arts and Humanities Festival, is the annual festival organised by the Public Engagement with Research unit. It is a free series of public events, in-person and online, open to all.
Southampton Science and Engineering Festival
Southampton Science and Engineering Festival is the University of Southampton's annual award-winning science festival that allows everyone to explore and discover what the world of STEAM has to offer.
Fellowships - POST
POST runs a number of schemes with learned societies, professional associations, and funding bodies. You can apply to work for three months at an influential policy organisation.
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Placements and Secondments
If you are a PhD student or University of Southampton researcher looking to have a placement or secondment experience, click here to find out how to engage.
Policy Blogs
Click here to read blogs by Southampton students. You can find blogs from internships, PhD secondments and work experience about working on a range of topics.
Our Expertise
At Public Policy|Southampton, we compile research and education to accelerate and enhance sub-national, national and international public policy impact.
Policy Podcasts
The Policy Pod increases the knowledge and understanding of the Southampton researchers and experts confronting critical issues in domestic and foreign policies.