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UKRI Policy Internships 2026
Internships expected to take place within the 2027 calendar year, earliest starting January 2027
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Details
| Funder | UKRI |
| Budget | Up to £3,594 travel/accommodation support |
| Duration | 3 months |
| Consortium | No |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Career stage | Early-career opportunity |
| Eligible countries | GB |
Eligibility & scope
Open only to doctoral students funded by UKRI research councils (AHRC, BBSRC, ESRC, EPSRC, MRC, NERC, STFC) currently undertaking doctoral study in the UK. Students must not have previously undertaken a UKRI policy internship. Internship placements are with 16 UK policy host partners (government departments, parliamentary bodies). Student visa holders must check visa stipulations before applying.
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