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UKDSIT Fellowship Cohort 4: guidance for applicants
A 12-month part-time policy-focused secondment into the UK government's Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) for experienced professionals. Fellows work on policy development in AI, data governance, quantum technologies, and engineering biology, with DSIT reimbursing the fellow's employer for salary costs.
Who can apply
Mid- to senior-level professionals affiliated with recognised UK institutions such as the Royal Society, Royal Academy of Engineering, or British Computer Society; with expertise in science, engineering, economics, or technology policy.Perks & benefits
- direct involvement in UK Civil Service policymaking
- collaboration with senior government officials and advisors
- participation in high-impact national projects
- exposure to real-time policy decisions affecting science and technology
- professional development and training within government
Sources
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- ed.sidinitiative.org/uk-government-opens-dsit-fellowships-2026-for-worldwide-app… ↗
- www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-science-innovation-and-techno… ↗
- www.gov.uk/government/publications/dsit-fellowship-closed-for-applications/dsit-… ↗
- assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/69d623273efd329a5269df51/DSIT_Fellowship_… ↗
- www.gov.uk/government/publications/dsit-fellowship-closed-for-applications ↗
- www.globalsouthopportunities.com/2026/06/03/dsit/ ↗