Sector transition: UKRI policy fellowships 2026
Fellowships for academics to embed with policy hosts and address policy priorities.
About
This fellowship supports temporary, fixed-term mobility between academic and policy sectors. Fellows are embedded with a UK or devolved government host partner, an arm’s length body, or a What Works Network member to collaborate on research activity addressing pressing national and global challenges.
It is for academics with a doctorate or equivalent research experience, relevant subject matter o…
Each grant below is a distinct funding opportunity with its own eligibility, scope, and deliverables.