SGSSS internships present invaluable opportunities for analytical outputs to be produced that are reactive and supportive to rapidly changing policy needs. As such, the outputs of these internships are likely to be of great relevance and value to the work of policy colleagues and present the opportunity to have real impact on decision making. With this in mind, we will develop the specific focus of this project closer to when the internship is due to start. We will also try to offer the intern a choice of the project that they will undertake and ensure it is shaped around the candidate's skills. Previous research projects have included evidence/data reviews, surveys, mapping exercises and interviews. 
 
Topics that are likely to be particularly relevant around the time of the internship include work on substance use education and prevention in Scotland, as well as deep dives into topic areas such as stigma, ketamine and buvidal. This may change depending on the policy priorities at the time.