pips training professional internships for phd students east of scotland doctoral training...
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PIPs trainingProfessional Internships for PhD Students
EAST of Scotland Doctoral TrainingPartnership Approach
The EASTBio Partnership was created in response to a new
Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council
initiative, designed to provide enhanced PhD training in
areas of strategic relevance to UK Bioscience
BBSRC Goal: Professional Internships for PhD Students(PIPS)
“to help students understand the context of their research and to expose them to the range of opportunities available to them after they graduate”
12 week paid internships can be in any field or sector
System to Manage PhD InternshipsOrganising Placements
1st Year Review
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4
Write-up
12 week PIPS
Between months 12-36
Internship Timing
Procedures to Complete During PIPS
Help Available
Family / Peers
PhD Supervisor
EAST Bio PIPS Coordinator
Careers Service
Taking action
Knowing yourself
Knowing what's
available
Decision making
Identifying Career Aspirations
Internship pre
negotiated by
EASTBIO
Student developing own internship idea
Established
internship
programs
Internships
Supporting Students / Organisations
Issues
Use the information / resources available!
Managing Expectations
Enquiries
PIPS Approval
Working Well
“Should students not comply with PIPS requirements, the PIPS
coordinator is required to inform EASTBio DTP management, who
could impose a sanction that may affect your PhD funding”
Challenges Faced
BBSRC DTP PIPS Placement Report and Case Study form
completed by students online and in confidence…………..
Opportunity and Challenge
Be proactive, be prepared”“PIPS takes planning and thinking
Feedback
Make the most of it!
EASTBio Approach