Innovation Fellowships 2026–27 – Route B: Policy-Led (British Academy)

The Innovation Fellowships 2026–27 – Route B: Policy-Led is a UK research funding initiative to strengthen collaboration between humanities and social sciences researchers and policy-focused organisations. It supports researchers to work on real-world policy challenges with UK government or policy partners, developing a co-created work programme after selection.

Funding up to £120,000, 0.4–0.8 FTE commitment, 12-month fellowship period, collaboration with policy partners.

Applicants must hold a long-term appointment at a UK higher education institution or independent research organisation and be early-career or mid-career researchers in SHAPE disciplines.

Apply via the provided application portal; scheme notes and FAQs available for guidance.