Innovation Internships initiate collaborations or enhance existing relationships between academic and business or industry partners, giving researchers the opportunity to work on projects aligned with the Industrial Strategy. Opportunities offered through this scheme aim to enhance understanding in industry of what social science research can offer to their business and enhance employability through the development transferable skills for our researchers.

There are two routes into the scheme: PhD students can apply with their academic supervisor and a business partner for funding through our student-led call; or apply for one of our industry-designed opportunities below.