UKRI Policy Fellowships 2026: Embedding Researchers in Government
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UKRI Policy Fellowships 2026: Embedding Researchers in Government

UK Research and Innovation offers 50 embedded fellowship positions across 26 UK government host partners for 18 months, placing researchers inside policy teams to address live evidence needs. The scheme includes three funding strands with full economic cost ceilings up to £280,000, funded at 80% by UKRI and 20% by the employing research organisation.

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Researchers based at UK universities or research organisations eligible for UKRI funding, with a PhD or equivalent research experience and relevant expertise for the policy challenges addressed.

Vorteil und Boni

  • Embedded inside government policy team
  • Mobility between academia and non-academic settings
  • Exemplar agreement and structured support

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