Monday, 13 January 2025
Nottingham Trent University and the University of Nottingham are inviting people from the community to apply for a fully-funded 10-week research placement.
The Co(l)laboratory programme, part of the Universities for Nottingham Civic Agreement, is an eight-year ambitious project which aims to bring together academia and the community to support growth and development within communities, broaden prospects, drive change, and improve wellbeing.
Co(l)laboratory Research Placements scheme offers real research projects which explore cutting-edge solutions to community challenges as part of a pioneering new approach to community centred research. The Placements have been designed to offer participants from communities across Nottinghamshire the opportunity to expand their horizons by carrying out genuine community focused research. Placements will be carried out over a continuous 10-week period (minimum 14 hours per week).
Applications are now open for the next cohort and close at 11:59pm on Sunday 2 March 2025. Study will begin on Monday 28 April 2025.
Candidates are eligible to apply if they are a UK permanent resident currently residing in Nottinghamshire or surrounding areas, do not already hold a Postgraduate degree, do not already have professional research experience, and are not currently enrolled in study at any university or research institution. The team are looking for those who have a curiosity and passion for learning, have a genuine desire to gain experience in research, and have an analytical mindset with keen attention to detail.
Successful applicants will gain:
- The opportunity to learn through practical experience as part of a real research project
- Financial support with a Co(l)laboratory bursary payment of £1,300
- Access to PhD-level researcher training, resources, and networks
- Dedicated support from expert researchers and community practitioners
- Flexible working and support (including disability support) to fit the placement around existing commitments
- Award of a formal Certificate of Recognition on successful completion
The 2025 Citizen Scientist Research Projects have been developed in collaboration with local community organisations and are entitled:
Read further information on the 2025 Co(l)laboratoryResearch Placements, including details on webinars and drop-in sessions to find out more.
More information about the Co(l)laboratory Programme.
The project is funded by Research England as well as both Nottingham Trent University and the University of Nottingham.
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About the University of Nottingham
Ranked 32 in Europe and 16th in the UK by the QS World University Rankings: Europe 2024, the University of Nottingham is a founding member of the Russell Group of research-intensive universities. Studying at the University of Nottingham is a life-changing experience, and we pride ourselves on unlocking the potential of our students. We have a pioneering spirit, expressed in the vision of our founder Sir Jesse Boot, which has seen us lead the way in establishing campuses in China and Malaysia - part of a globally connected network of education, research and industrial engagement.
Nottingham was crowned Sports University of the Year by The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024 – the third time it has been given the honour since 2018 – and by the Daily Mail University Guide 2024.
The university is among the best universities in the UK for the strength of our research, positioned seventh for research power in the UK according to REF 2021. The birthplace of discoveries such as MRI and ibuprofen, our innovations transform lives and tackle global problems such as sustainable food supplies, ending modern slavery, developing greener transport, and reducing reliance on fossil fuels.
The university is a major employer and industry partner - locally and globally - and our graduates are the second most targeted by the UK's top employers, according to The Graduate Market in 2022 report by High Fliers Research.
We lead the Universities for Nottingham initiative, in partnership with Nottingham Trent University, a pioneering collaboration between the city’s two world-class institutions to improve levels of prosperity, opportunity, sustainability, health and wellbeing for residents in the city and region we are proud to call home.
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