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National Physical Laboratory
Economics Sandwich Placement Student
Placement Year
Public Sector
PaidYear groups
2nd Year, 3rd Year
Date of event
Aug 2026,Aug 2027
Field
Public Sector
Overview
12-month placement at the National Physical Laboratory in applied economics and policy data analysis.
Structure & format
Monitoring and evaluation of science funding and public-sector impact. Excel / statistical software, report writing and policy analysis.
Pay & benefits
From £25,000 depending on experience.
Eligibility
Expecting at least a 2:1 in an analytical degree (economics, statistics, maths, physics). BPSS clearance required.
Application process
Apply via NPL careers portal.
Why this matters
Government-adjacent economics work that transfers cleanly into HM Treasury, GES or the policy think-tank route.
Heads up
Dates can shift each year. Always confirm the live deadline on the provider's own page before you apply.
