SMI Student Placements The student placement scheme at the Sheffield Methods Institute is funded by the Sheffield Q-Step Centre. Work experience gives SMI students the opportunity to intern with a diverse range of organisations in data-based roles. You are here Home Sheffield Methods Institute Undergraduate study SMI Student Placements About Placements Vacancies and how to apply Hear from previous SMI placement students Watch: previous SMI placement students 2018 student blogs 2017 student blogs