The South Coast Research DTP maintains strong connections with a wide range of organisations—locally, nationally, and internationally—across various sectors. Below, you’ll find a growing list of potential host organisations for placements.
If you’re interested in exploring a placement opportunity with any of the listed organisations, you can either contact them directly using the details provided in the links, or get in touch with the Research in Practice Team at scdtp@soton.ac.uk for support and guidance.
We strive to keep this list as current as possible. However, please be aware that contact details may occasionally change. If you notice any outdated information, kindly inform a member of the SCDTP Team so we can update it accordingly.
| Organisation Name | Website link | Contact & Bio | Sector | Placement Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AHRC Hub for Public Engagement with Music Research | AHRC Website | AHRC Contact & Bio | Academic | 2025/2026 Placements closed. |
| Southampton and New Forest Citizens Advice | Citizens Website | Citizens Advice information page and contact details | Public | Key activity will happen in the next academic year ending July 2026 |
| Department for Work and Pensions | DWP Website | DWP Contact & Bio | Government | |
| Education Endowment Foundation | EEE Website | EEE Contact & Bio | Charity | |
| Environment Agency | Environment Agency Website | Environment Agency Contact & Bio | Government | |
| Hampshire County Council | HCC Website | HCC Contact & Bio | Local Council | |
| John Hansard Gallery | JHG Website | JHG Contact & Bio | Charity | |
| Contemporary Visual Arts Network | CVAN Website | CVAN placement information page and contact details | Charity | Rolling – early expressions of interest encouraged |
| Office for National Statistics (ONS) | Office for National Statistics (ONS) Website | Office for National Statistics placement information page and contact details | Government | To be confirmed. |