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Since 1995, BSAS, commercial companies and research institutes have been cooperating together with motivated college and university students on the Summer Placement Scheme. The scheme enables companies and institutes to have access to students to help complete specific projects and tasks at a busy time of year. For students it means practical work experience in an environment that will match their area of study or interests. Long term it will help career prospects for young people.
Depending upon the individual companies and institutes involved, the work available ranges from practical field work or laboratory studies to computerised data handling of literature reviews and report writing. BSAS help match appropriate companies and students and put them in touch with each other. Placements last for a minimum of 6 weeks.
BSAS has £500 for each project. This sum is expected to be matched by an institute or company. As a minimum, remuneration should provide students with sufficient funds for accommodation and meals with an element for pocket money and expenses. Whilst BSAS will monitor the outcome of interviews, the terms and conditions of employment agreed will be the sole responsibility of companies and students.
Application forms for both students and employers are available for download:
Completed application forms to be received at the BSAS Office by end of April.