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Self-Sourced Placements

Most students prefer to self-source a placement.

The host organisation that you propose should be

• A reputable organisation;
• A research-end-user defined as an individual, community or organisation external to academia that will directly use or directly benefit from the output, outcome or results of the placement project;
• able to offer an immersive experience and adequate supervision while you undertake a meaningful research project within that organisation,
• able to demonstrate they hold appropriate levels of Public Liability insurance (And Professional Indemnity insurance where applicable).

Placements will not be approved for High Risk Destinations (DFAT Level 3 or 4). 

Placements cannot be undertaken at the following organisations:

• Other higher education providers
• Organisations that are affiliates, controlled entities or subsidiaries (such as Medical Research Institutes) of a higher education provider
• Equivalents (international or domestic) of the above exclusions

Advertised placements (see below)

• Unless otherwise stated, any advertised Placements are open to International and Domestic students enrolled in a PhD or MPhil program.
• In some circumstances advertised Placements may be restricted to particular student groups. Any restrictions will be shown on the Placement advertisement.