Research Internships Opportunities for summer 2014
Canterbury Christ Church University
The Research Internship Scheme gives CCCU students experience of real research projects with high quality
research outcomes. As an intern you will gain a tremendous amount from this opportunity, not only will you
get to experience research ‘first hand’ but you will also acquire a range of transferrable skills which can help
you to secure that graduate job or post graduate place. You will also be paid. Research projects run for 10
weeks over the summer break, completing by the end of August.
Project Information:
REF: RI 28 Name: Andrew Jackson
Department: Business School
Research Area: Social Return on Investment and Audience Evaluation Survey for Turner Contemporary
Margate
Project Title: Turner Contemporary Audience Evaluation
This is an exciting opportunity for a student or recent graduate to be part of a Business School research team,
working as an intern to evaluate the social impact of the Turner Contemporary art gallery in Margate. This part
of the project will involve data collection over the 2014 summer period in Margate, a key time in the seasonal
activities of the town, and will also contribute to the wider evaluation work that considers the social impact of
the gallery on Margate and Thanet, and will span the next three years. This internship will offer the
opportunity of working closely with the gallery itself, and in and around Margate during the summer months.
It would suit either a graduate in the social sciences or business, or an arts graduate with good additional
experience in research methods and data analysis
The intern will work with the project team in the collection of data using a variety of methods, including
surveys, focus groups and interviews with the gallery’s stakeholders. This will involve collecting the views and
opinions of visitors to gallery and users of its facilities, tourists visiting the town, business owners and retailers
in the area, and residents of the town. This will contribute to a wider research project that aims to assess the
social impact of the Turner Contemporary on both the town of Margate and the wider Thanet area. The
research data will be analysed and used as part of a Social Return on Investment report, which will be used by
Turner Contemporary to evaluate their activities and support future bids for funding.
Criteria:
Essential criteria A thorough understanding of qualitative and quantitative research methods and data gathering,
including the use of semi-structured interviews and survey design.
 Be prepared to travel to Thanet, and work off-site with other members of the project team to
conduct interviews, street surveys and focus groups.
 Ability to work independently and to use own initiative to meet project deadlines.
 Ability to work as part of a team.
 Good communication skills, including writing in an appropriate academic style.
 Good level of IT skills, including word processing.
Desirable Criteria
 An interest in and understanding of contemporary visual arts and associated museum activities.
 A general awareness of the issues around regeneration, social change and social impact research.
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The ability to drive and the use of a car would be desirable as the role will involve frequent visits to
Margate (travel costs will be met from the project budget).
Experience of transcribing interview and focus group data
Application Process:
To apply for this opportunity, please complete the application form below.
Successful applicants will be called for a short interview; you will be told if you are to be awarded the
internship shortly after the interview
CCCU Undergraduate Research Internship Application Form 2014
Last Name:
First Name:
Address :
Date of Birth:
National Insurance Number:
Email (CCCU student email address):
Preferred contact email (if different from above):
Telephone and/or mobile:
University course attending:
Year:
CCCU Student number:
Are you an International Student?
YES / NO
If Yes, please provide details of your current Visa:
Do you require a Work Permit:
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Demonstrate how you meet the criteria for the project and explain why you are interested in this research
area (600 words max):
Have you ever been convicted of a criminal offence? YES/NO
(Delete as appropriate)
(Your attention is drawn to the fact that under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 you may be entitled to
answer 'no' to this question even if you have, in the past, been subjected to criminal proceedings resulting in
conviction(s). However, certain types of employment are excluded, under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act
1974 (Exemptions) Order, 1975, from the protection of the Act. It is therefore, suggested that you take the
appropriate advice if you are in any doubt as to the correct answers to give).
If yes, please specify date of conviction, Court, nature of offence and sentence imposed:
Declaration:
I certify that the information given on this form is correct.
I understand that any wilful omission or falsification may lead to the disqualification of this application or
dismissal if appointed to the post applied for:
Signed:
Date:
Please email this form to red.businessdevelopment@canterbury.ac.uk by 31st March 2014.
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FAQ:
Q. Can I apply to this scheme if I am a final year undergraduate student?
Yes. If you graduate this year you are still eligible to apply
Q. Do I have to be a student at CCCU in order to apply?
Yes. Only current CCCU students are eligible.
Q. How will I be paid? And will it be subject to tax?
You will be paid £200 a week for up to 10 weeks. This will be paid in monthly instalments over the summer.
This may be subject to tax depending on your circumstances.
Q. When will the internship run?
Most of the internships will begin on the 19th May and finish on the 25th July (10 weeks). There are a few
exceptions to this, but this will be stated in the project advertisement.
Q. Who do I ask to find out more information?
If you want to find out more about an individual project you should contact the member of staff responsible
for running that project. General queries should be directed to red.businessdevelopment@canterbury.ac.uk
Q. When will I find out if my application has been successful?
All students will be informed if they have successfully progressed to the next stage in the application
procedure or not in April 2014.
Q. I am planning to go on holiday over the summer, will this affect my application?
Possibly. Students will be paid for 10 weeks work in total. Small amounts of time can be made up at the start
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of the internship, if the members of staff working on the project agree. A two week break in the middle of the
internship may be impractical and difficult to make up. Students are advised to clearly state any holiday plans
in their application.
Q. Is it ok to apply for an internship in a different faculty?
Yes. As long as you meet the essential criteria for the project you are welcome to apply for it.
Q. What if I have a part time job already? Can I still apply to be an intern?
The internship scheme is a big commitment over the summer months; however the actual pattern of work can
be negotiated between the member of staff running the project and the student intern. A weekend or evening
job probably wouldn’t be a problem. If you are on a student visa you cannot work more than 20hours in total.
Q. Will I be supported?
Yes! You will be invited to an induction event and have a Personal Development Plan and opportunity to meet
with other interns to record all of the transferable skills and knowledge that you will develop. You will also
work closely with the lead researcher.
Q. Will I have to complete a final report?
You will be given the opportunity to produce a final report or presentation in partnership with your academic
lead; it forms part of your contract as an intern.
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