UKRI Policy Fellowships 2026 in the UK

The Sector transition: UKRI policy fellowships 2026 is an 18-month fellowship in the United Kingdom that places researchers at the research-policy interface. It supports knowledge exchange between academia and policy through embedding fellows with host partners and provides training, mentorship, and cohort activities. There are three pathways and funding from £180,000 to £280,000 distributed across fellowships.

Mentorship support for early career researchers, line management and host support, cohort induction and training, funded travel for cohort events and host visits, flexible development funding, and access to an alumni network.

Applicants must hold a doctorate or show equivalent postdoctoral-level research experience; some roles may require security and nationality checks and right-to-work in the UK by 1 May 2027.

Applicants should review the position requirements and apply through the UKRI Funding Service via the official guidance.