FCDO Senior Research Fellowships 2026

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Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) in collaboration with the Global Research and Technology Development (GRTD) Research Commissioning Centre, co-led by 3ie and the University of Birmingham United Kingdom 2026

Information

The FCDO Senior Research Fellowships 2026 invite applicants to undertake eleven senior research fellowship placements hosted by the FCDO, at either the head office in London or East Kilbride. Fellows will be employed by their sending UK academic institution for the duration of the placement and must obtain security clearance. The thematic areas cover topics such as gender and equity, conflict, AI for development, and global health, among others.

Benefits

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.

Eligibility

Applicants must be at least Associate Professor level and employed by a UK academic institution, and must meet UK residency requirements for security clearance during the placement.

Application

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

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Opportunity Details

TypeFellowship

OrganiserForeign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) in collaboration with the Global Research and Technology Development (GRTD) Research Commissioning Centre, co-led by 3ie and the University of Birmingham

LocationUnited Kingdom

Dates April 1, 2027 – March 31, 2029

Study level Postdoc

Open toApplicants must be employed by a UK academic institution and meet UK residency requirements for security clearance.

Open to all subjects