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UKRI policy fellowships
Executive Summary
This fellowship facilitates a strategic knowledge exchange by embedding early to mid-career researchers directly into government departments to address live policy challenges. It is a high-value opportunity for academics to influence national policy frameworks through direct, evidence-based collaboration.
Expected Launch
November 2026
Funding Body
UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)
Eligible Applicants
Academic
Funding Available & Project Rates
Award value is variable and dependent on the specific partnership structure.
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Target Sectors
healthcaredigital technologyclean energynet zerobiotechnologyadvanced manufacturingspace technology
Technology Scope
policy researchknowledge exchangeevidence-based policypublic sector innovationinterdisciplinary research
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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.