42 fully funded research fellowships hosted across 29 UK government departments, devolved administrations, and What Works Networks are available through the UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) Policy Fellowships 2025, which are now open. In order to promote collaboration and evidence-based decision-making on important national challenges like climate change, health security, resilience, and innovation, this esteemed program aims to close the gap between academic research and public policy.
The fellowships, which are available to researchers in their early, mid, and advanced stages, offer a special chance to integrate into policy teams and use academic knowledge to directly impact public policy. The program seeks to promote sustained collaboration between governmental entities and the academic community while enhancing the importance of research in policymaking.
Each fellowship will begin in the fall of 2025 and last for 18 months. Applications are welcome from researchers in a variety of fields, including economics, public health, marine studies, and climate science. The deadline for applications is July 15, 2025. This is a unique opportunity to actively influence UK policy by making significant, research-based contributions.
Host Country: UK
University: UK Universities
Opportunity Type: Fellowship
Eligibility Country: International Students
Financial Coverage: Fully Funded
Eligibility Criteria:
- must be connected to an organization that is qualified for UKRI.
- ought to be knowledgeable in the social sciences or other pertinent disciplines like public health, economics, environmental science, or climate science.
- A history of multidisciplinary research influence must be exhibited.
Benefits:
- Access to Professional Development and Mentorship: To improve their comprehension of the policymaking process and develop their ability to interact with policy, fellows will get specialized training and committed mentoring.
- Participation in a National Network: Become a part of a cohort of academic policy fellows across the country, fostering possibilities for support, cooperation, and peer learning among host institutions and disciplines.
- Participation in Workshops and Collaborative Events: Take part in a number of seminars, workshops, and knowledge-sharing gatherings aimed at strengthening the research-policy interface, exchanging best practices, and deepening policy insight.
- Direct Contribution to Policy Work: Use your scholarly knowledge to address contemporary, practical policy issues by collaborating closely with government agencies and policy teams to influence and educate choices.
Deadline: 15 July 2025
