# Sector Transition UKRI Policy Fellowships 2026 — Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) energy systems fellowship

**Funder:** UKRI
**Consortium:** No
**Eligible countries:** GB
**Official call:** https://www.ukri.org/opportunity/sector-transition-ukri-policy-fellowships-2026/
**Last verified:** 20 June 2026

## Eligibility & scope

Steer FCDO activities on electricity grid infrastructure research and financing for clean energy transition globally. Disciplines: energy systems, engineering, energy economics, policy analysis.

## Summary

The Sector Transition UKRI Policy Fellowship is a UK-hosted position steering FCDO activities on electricity grid infrastructure research and financing for clean energy transition globally. The role suits researchers in energy systems, engineering, energy economics, and policy analysis who want to embed expertise in government strategy and international development.

## Who should apply

- Researchers with expertise in energy systems, grid infrastructure, or energy economics
- Policy analysts and engineers experienced in clean energy transition
- Applicants based in or willing to relocate to the UK
- Researchers ready to embed in government and shape international development policy

## Key dates

- First listed 14 June 2026, check UKRI website for application deadline and start date
- Policy Fellowship duration and structure to be confirmed on UKRI portal

## Tips for applicants

- This is a government-embedded role, not a traditional research grant, tailor your proposal around policy influence and stakeholder engagement, not publication output.
- FCDO priorities span electricity grids, infrastructure financing, and clean energy in the Global South, ground your application in a concrete policy challenge the FCDO faces.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the Sector Transition UKRI Policy Fellowship?

It is a UK-hosted policy fellowship position where researchers embed in the FCDO to steer activities on electricity grid research and clean energy financing globally.

### Who can apply for the FCDO energy systems fellowship?

Researchers in energy systems, engineering, energy economics, and policy analysis based in or willing to work in the UK.

### What will the fellowship focus on?

Electricity grid infrastructure research, clean energy financing mechanisms, and international development policy, particularly for the Global South.

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