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UKRI Policy Fellowships 2026

A funding opportunity for researchers to work on policy-focused projects within UK government departments. The scheme aims to embed academic expertise in policy development.

Who can apply

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.

Perks & benefits

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

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Funding

£0 – £100k

Deadline

10 September 2026

Opens

9 June 2026

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Eligibility criteria

Applicants must be researchers based at a UK university or research organisation eligible for UKRI funding.
Applicants must hold a PhD or have equivalent research experience.
Applicants must have relevant research expertise related to one of the funded policy areas.
Hold a doctorate or equivalent research experience
Be based at a UKRI-eligible research organisation
Demonstrate subject-matter expertise relevant to a specific fellowship position
Not have already undertaken or be currently undertaking a UKRI policy fellowship
Pass any security, nationality and clearance checks required by the host partner

UKRI Policy Fellowships 2026

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