The current opportunity is available for current Manchester Met students; to apply you must be based in the UK for the duration of the role.
(Un)Becoming Mothers Project – Mapping the Structural Intersections of Disability and Motherhood
Prof Beverley Clough (Manchester Law School) and Dr Monique Huysamen (Social Care and Social Work) are undertaking a scoping project on disability and motherhood. This interdisciplinary work bridges law (health, social care, housing), social policy, critical disability studies and feminist legal studies.
We are seeking a Research Assistant Intern to help develop a database of local policy documents, conduct a search of relevant case law, and undertake a literature review. The internship provides valuable insight into the different aspects involved in academic research.
This role can be completed online with regular MS Teams meetings.
Details
Dates: 25 May 2026 – 17 July 2026
Hours per week: 10
Students will be expected to develop the following skills and experiences during this internship:
- Literature review skills
- Using legal databases to identify relevant case law
- Qualitative data analysis skills
Please Note – As part of the 2026 Student Internship offering, priority will be given to Level 5 & 6 students who indicated in the Careers Registration survey (completed during enrolment and cannot be changed at this time) that they have had no work experience in the last 12 months and would like on‑campus work or a short placement. Applications are welcomed from all students meeting the criteria below.
Students are only eligible to undertake one internship under the 2026 Student Internship offering.