Sector transition: UKRI policy fellowships 2026

About this grant

Apply for this sector transition fellowship to transfer knowledge and skills across academic and policy sectors and increase sector porosity. You will spend 18 months as a UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) core policy fellow, a Natural Hazards and Resilience policy fellow or a What Works Innovation fellow to inform policy to address pressing national and global challenges. This funding opportunity enables applicants to apply to one of 50 specific fellowship positions with a select group of host partners. Specifications for each of the fellowship positions offered by host partners can be found in the ‘What are we looking for’ section of this guidance. Whilst eligibility and assessment criteria apply at a funding opportunity level, as detailed within this guidance, you must also ensure that you can meet any additional eligibility and assessment criteria within the specifications for the fellowship position you are applying to, before submitting an application. This may include criteria relevant to security clearance requirements or nationality requirements. This opportunity is open to organisations with standard eligibility. Check if your organisation is eligible .