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UKRI Policy Internships and Fellowships

UKRI Policy Internships

Deadline 8 September 2025

A three-month internship opportunity for doctoral students funded by the Research Councils of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) to gain training and experience of how research can inform policy making undertaken as part of the doctoral studentship. This scheme is only open to doctoral students funded by the Research Councils of UKRI and applicants must state which Research Council(s) issued the training grant from which they are supported on their application form.

UKRI Policy Fellowships 2025

Deadline 15 July 2025

42 vacancies up to 18 months. Start in Feb 2026.

Policy fellowship opportunities with a UK or devolved government host are aimed at early to mid-career academics with an interest in learning more about connecting academic research with policymaking.  Fellowships with a What Works Network host are open to applicants of all career stages.

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Published 18.06.25
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