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DSIT Fellowship — Cohort 4

Supports technology experts joining DSIT through fellowship placements that pair policy experience with hands-on innovation.

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About

The DSIT Fellowship Cohort 4 (2026/2027) is an annual secondment programme run by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology that places 25 mid-to-late-career science and technology experts into DSIT policy teams for twelve months, working two to three days per week. The programme operates as a zero-cost secondment for employing organisations: the Fellow's salary continues through their…

What this grant funds

Secondment of mid-to-late-career science and technology experts into DSIT policy teams across six thematic areas: Science Ecosystem, Artificial Intelligence, Data, Economics, International, and Horizon Scanning.

Key facts
CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Annual
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.—
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.16 weeks
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.12 months
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—
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Last verified: 22 Jul 2026Source: www.gov.uk