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Visit the page on gov.uk for more information on the different ways in which you can share your expertise with Government.

Events

UPEN Conference 2026: In evidence we trust

This year's UPEN conference (taking place 29-30 June at UCL) focuses on strengthening trust and the research-policy interface while working within a complex external landscape of misinformation and contested facts.

Secondments, placements and internships

Directory of exchange schemes from academia to policy

A directory from the Government Office for Science 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.

Other opportunities

  • is accepting applications for 10 Downing Street鈥檚 flagship initiative for bringing world-class technical talent into government for high-impact tours of duty.
  • is a funded opportunity (拢8,128.50) for a current or recently graduated doctoral student working in a psychology-related field to be seconded to the Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology (POST) to聽support the creation of briefing materials for MPs and peers. To learn more, there is a webinar on 21 April, 2-3pm. .

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.

The fund supports a range of activity, including:

  • Travel and accommodation to attend UPEN-led workshops and regional programmes
  • Honoraria for rapid evidence reviews, policy briefings or expert contributions
  • Responding to urgent policy questions
  • Convening national workshops to share insights that advance Programme priorities
  • Creative or innovative proposals that help deliver UPEN鈥檚 aims

Find out how to apply for the fund.

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 .

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 and investment
  • Labour market and employment rights
  • Economic security and supply chain resilience
  • Methodology (tools, methods and disciplinary approaches

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:

  • Increasing business investment and market dynamism in the IS-8 and frontier industries
  • Enhancing skills and improving access to talent in the IS-8 and frontier industries
  • Place: supporting the best policies to increase investment in the UK鈥檚 city regions and industrial clusters
  • Monitoring, evaluation, learning and adaptation

Contact the Council at isacevidence@businessandtrade.gov.uk to explore opportunities for collaboration, share relevant research, or discuss a specific ARI.

Select Committee inquiries

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

  • , Culture, Media and Sport Committee, deadline: 17 April
  • , European Affairs Committee, deadline: 20 April
  • , Science and Technology Committee, deadline: 20 April
  • , Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee, deadline: 22 April
  • , Welsh Affairs Committee, deadline: 4 May
  • , Women and Equalities Committee, deadline: 8 May
  • , Human Rights (Joint Committee), deadline: 13 May
  • , Public Accounts Committee, deadline: 14 May
  • , Public Accounts Committee, deadline: 18 May
  • , Public Accounts Committee, deadline: 18 May
  • , Business and Trade Committee, deadline: 18 May
  • , International Agreements Sub-Committee, deadline: 22 May

Resources

Bath Policy Engagement Academy guides

The Bath Policy Engagement Academy has shared various guides on getting started with policy engagement, policy audiences, routes to policy engagement, communications, networks and impact, programmes and placements, and learning from other researchers. 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. During each session, a different member of the House of Lords shares their insights on the value of academic research in Parliament, informed by their professional background and parliamentary interests.