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Secondments, placements and internships

Government Skills College of Experts

Government Skills, part of the Cabinet Office, is looking to appoint members to its College of Experts. Researchers are invited to contribute to projects aligned with six Priority Research Topics, including leadership, management and collective capability; equality, diversity, inclusion and social mobility; and evidence, impact and governance. Applications close 7 September. Find out more and apply.

Directory of exchange schemes from academia to policy

The lists current exchange schemes from academia to policy. It categorises opportunities into secondments/fellowships; capacity building; and internships/placements. The schemes listed vary in duration and commitment; some are full-time, while others are part-time.

Fellowships

  • is accepting applications for 10 Downing Street鈥檚 initiative for bringing world-class technical talent into government for high-impact tours of duty.
  • are intended to enable established scholars to have the time to complete a significant piece of research, through sustained period of leave for one year. Applications open on 9 September and close on 4 November.
  • The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) is offering senior research fellowship placements for UK academics (Associate Professor level and above). These are two-year fellowships at 0.4 FTE, starting 1 April. by 30 August.
  • for UKRI-funded PhD students to take up a three month internship at influential policy organisations. Deadline: 8 September.

Funding

UPEN Participation Fund

If you want to engage more deeply with policy-facing work but face practical or financial barriers, you can apply for . Awards of up to 拢5,000 are available, with applications accepted on a rolling basis or in response to specific opportunities. Find out more about the fund and how to apply.

Evidence requests

POSTnote contributions

POSTnotes are short evidence briefings produced by the Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology (POST). If you would like to find out which research projects you can contribute to, and how to contribute, please follow the . Calls include:

  • , deadline: 13 September
  • , deadline: 13 September
  • , deadline: 18 September
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  • , deadline: 31 August
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Consultations and calls for evidence

The UK Government website has a live list of and .

Department for Business and Trade (DBT)

Do you have expertise to share that would support the ? These are themed around industrial strategy, business regulation and growth, international trade, labour market and employment rights, economic security and supply chain resilience, and methodology. .

Industrial Strategy Advisory Council

Can you support the Industrial Strategy Advisory Council with their ? The Council provides independent, evidence-based advice on the implementation and evolution of the Industrial Strategy. Their evidence interests are themed around market dynamism, skills, regional investment and monitoring and evaluation. Contact the Council at isacevidence@businessandtrade.gov.uk to share relevant research.

Select Committee inquiries

The Government website has a live list of . You can filter by keywords and date. Some inquiries currently accepting evidence include:

  • , Procedure Committee, No date
  • , Northern Ireland Affairs Committee, deadline: 1 September
  • , Human Rights (Joint Committee), deadline: 1 September
  • , International Development committee, deadline: 4 September

Resources

Bath Policy Engagement Academy guides

The Bath Policy Engagement Academy has guides on getting started with policy engagement, policy audiences, communications, programmes and placements, and much more. Access the guides.

Training videos

The UK Parliament's Knowledge Exchange Unit's training videos are now available on their website. The sessions explore how research is used in the House of Commons and the House of Lords, and how you can engage with Parliament as a researcher. .

Academic Engagement Toolkit

The Government Office for Science's Academic Engagement Toolkit aims to support effective engagement between the government and academia. It brings together guidance, tools and resources on: identifying and working with experts; choosing appropriate engagement routes; and supporting inclusive engagement to build mutually beneficial relationships. .