Sector transition: UKRI policy fellowships 2026

Fellowship enabling movement of knowledge and skills across academic and policy sectors.

Expired. This record is retained for historical intelligence. Check the programme history and related open opportunities below for a newer or comparable call.

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At a glance

ExpiredVerified

RO ID: RO-2026-006303
Type: Fellowship
Level / stage: Early Career Researcher

Host: United Kingdom · UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)
Organisation: UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)
Applicant geography: Applicants from United Kingdom

Funding: Funding available
Award: GBP 180,000–280,000 total

Last deadline: September 10, 2026, 16:00 (Europe/London)
Last checked: August 29, 2026

Source

Opportunity overview

Fellowship enabling movement of knowledge and skills across academic and policy sectors.

Funding

Funding coverage: Funding available
Financial model: Research grant / award
Award: GBP 180,000–280,000 total
Duration: 18 months; expected start 1 May 2027

Research costs: Partial

Eligibility

Researcher based at an eligible UKRI research organisation; doctorate/equivalent experience and position-specific expertise. Some host positions have additional security or nationality requirements.

Applicant geography: Applicants from United Kingdom
Minimum degree: Doctorate or equivalent postdoctoral-level research experience

Programme details

Funder / sponsor: UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)
Host organisation: UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)
Host country: United Kingdom
Region: Europe
Disciplines: Interdisciplinary / Multidisciplinary

Application

Method: Online portal

Refer to the official source for complete application instructions.

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Deadlines

Closing dateSeptember 10, 2026, 16:00 (Europe/London)
2026-09-10 16:00 Europe/London

Sources and verification

Verification status: Verified. Last checked: August 29, 2026.

Sector transition: UKRI policy fellowships 2026Official source · checked August 29, 2026

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