Application details required

Applications to SGSSS internships are collected via SGSSS Apply, SGSSS’ online application system, which will be open shortly. Please read the below information before applying.

The online process involves:

• Inputting information such as personal details, period of PhD study, pathway or discipline
• Selecting the chosen internship host and title
• Providing a description of the skills and experience you can bring to this internship (max 1000 words)
• Providing a short statement on your reasons for applying, what you’d hope to gain from an internship and how this fits with your PhD or career plans (max 500 words)
• Uploading your CV (2 pages max)
• Uploading a Statement of Support from your supervisor. Your supervisor will need to be aware of the timeline in order to contribute meaningfully to your application within the deadline. The statement should:
  • • Be written on headed university paper;
    • Confirm your status as a PhD student;
    • Outline why your supervisor feels that the internship will be a beneficial opportunity for you at this stage in your studies;
    • Outline the core attributes that your supervisor feels you will bring to the project.

We strongly advise applicants to complete the application process at least 48 hours in advance of the deadline. If you have any questions about this process please contact us at team@sgsss.ac.uk.