FCDO Senior Research Fellowships 2027: Fully Funded Two-Year Fellowship Opportunities Across 11 Global Research Areas

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), through the Global Research and Technology Development (GRTD) Research Commissioning Centre (RCC), has opened applications for eleven Senior Research Fellowships for 2027. The fellowships connect senior academic researchers with UK government policymaking and international development initiatives, with placements hosted at the FCDO in London or East Kilbride and a duration of two years.

Direct engagement with UK foreign policy and development initiatives; opportunity to shape international policy discussions; collaboration with government teams and policymakers; enhanced professional visibility and influence; access to global development networks.

Applicants must be senior academics, at least at Associate Professor level or equivalent, employed by a UK academic institution and remain employees of their sending institution throughout the fellowship.

Apply via the online RCC Grant Management System after reviewing the detailed regional/thematic job descriptions and requirements.