Economic Futures Placements

Applications for our 2026 Summer Placement Programme are now closed. 

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Eligibility Criteria

To apply for an Economic Futures work placement, applicants must be:

  • Enrolled at a Scottish University;
  • Completing 3rd or 4th year of an undergraduate degree;
  • Studying Economics or a related subject;
  • Eligible to work in the UK.

Candidates may apply for more than one placement.

Students that have undertaken a work placement with Economic Futures previously, are not eligible to apply.

Details

Project locations: various
Payment: £18.08 per hour
Closing Date: Sunday 8th March 2025 @ 23:59
Interviews will be held between March 23rd March 2026 and Friday 27th March 2026 (candidates must be available to attend an interview within these days)
Start date: from June 2026 (negotiable with project lead)
Enquiries: economicfutures-placements@strath.ac.uk