This is a great opportunity for you to experience the positive direct impact that academic research can have on businesses and add high-quality work experience to your CV. No previous consultancy or business experience is required.
Conditions
The Bristol Doctoral College is funding a limited number of placements for PGRs. To receive this funding you must be able to commit to around 7 hours of work per week for the full 6 month placement. This begins on the 17th of April and concludes on the 10th of October. You must be available for the key dates below. The rest of the programme can fit around your other commitments.
Key Dates:
- 17/04/23 Introduction 17:00-19:00
- 20/04/23 Managing your Consultancy Project 1 17:00-19:00
- 24/04/23 Managing your Consultancy Project 2 17:00-19:00
- 26/04/23 Managing your Consultancy Project 3 16:00-19:00
- 12/05/23 Coaching 2 – Project Management Consultant 16:00-19:00
- 20/06/23 Delivery stage expectations session – Research Report development and project updates 16:00-17:30
- 06/09/23 Planning and Producing Effective Business Reports Coaching 17:00-19:00
- 02/10/23 Evaluating a project 17:00-19:00
Benefits:
- Flexible and online.
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Gain training and practical experience in client engagement and project management.
- Apply your research skills to impact a real organisation.
- Collaborate in small interdisciplinary teams.
- Enhance your career prospects for either inside or outside of academia.
- Receive a digital badge upon completion and access to Code-Switch's talent pool for future paid work.