Surrey Black Scholars Initiative: External Placement Scheme

External industry placement scheme (salaried) intended to broaden career horizons, build professional networks, and reduce ethnic disparities in graduate employment outcomes.

The placement scheme was intended to offer salaried external placements for Black postgraduate researchers (PGRs) within industry during doctoral candidacy. The scheme targeted Surrey Black Scholars and other Black PGRs seeking industry exposure beyond academia. This initiative was not fulfilled due to a lack of interest.  

Category: Social Intervention/ Career

What was this initiative? 

A proposed scheme offering salaried industry placements to broaden career exposure.

Impact for Scholars 

Not implemented due to low uptake; however, highlighted the importance of aligning opportunities with participant needs.

Why it matters 

Provides learning on programme design and engagement.

✦ Key Contribution 

General insight into barriers to industry placement uptake.