UKRI Policy Fellowships 2023

Faculty Deadline for EOIs: 20 March 2023

Funder Deadline: 20 April 2023

Apply for funding to collaborate with a UK or devolved government host or What Works Network centre on research activity to address pressing national and global challenges.

Scope

Projects should address national and global social and economic challenges by collaborating with partner institutions to develop new collaborative approaches and insights to policy making. A full list of Government and What Works Network hosts is available on the UKRI pages for this opportunity. 

Eligibility

This funding opportunity is open to academics who hold a PhD or equivalent research experience. As well as relevant subject matter or methodological expertise, experience of working in a policy and knowledge exchange context is beneficial. Expected Fellow time commitment on the project will be 0.4 FTE. 

Duration and Value

Projects will last 18 months, with the inception phase starting between October and December 2023. For fellowships with a Whitehall or devolved administration host the full economic cost (FEC) is £170,000. For fellowships with a What Works Network host the FEC is £210,000. UKRI will fund 80% FEC.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted via the Joint Electronic Submissions (Je-S) system by 20 April 2023 4:00pm. 

Research Services Deadline: 13 April 2023

First Draft to be Completed by: 30 March 2023

Faculty internal deadline for expressions of interest: 20 March 2023