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Policy Fellowships
Executive Summary
This funding opportunity embeds early and mid-career researchers within UK or devolved government departments to address current policy challenges and foster knowledge exchange between the academic and policy sectors.
Expected Launch
November 2026
Funding Body
UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)
Eligible Applicants
Academic
Funding Available & Project Rates
Award value depends on the types of partnership
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Target Sectors
clean energyhealthcaredigital technologyadvanced manufacturingbiotechnologyspace technologynet zero
Technology Scope
policy researchknowledge exchangeevidence-based policyacademic researchgovernment collaboration
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Competition Scope & Overview
An opportunity for early and mid-career researchers to work on research related to a current policy challenge, while embedded within a UK or devolved government department, facilitating knowledge exchange between policy and academic sectors. Lead: UKRI