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Sector Transition Fellowships
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The Sector Transition Fellowships from UKRI fund individual academics to spend 18 months embedded within a UK or devolved government department, arm's-length body, or What Works Network host, transferring research knowledge into policy. The call targets early/mid-career researchers at UKRI-eligible research organisations, though What Works Innovation fellowships are open to all career stages. Applicants must hold a doctorate or equivalent research experience and meet security and right-to-work requirements by the expected start date.
Details
| Funder | UKRI |
| Duration | 18 months |
| Consortium | No - individual applicant, hosted by a UK or devolved government department, arm's-length body or What Works Network member |
| Career stage | Early-career opportunity |
| Eligible countries | GB |
Eligibility & scope
Policy fellowships embedding academics (early/mid-career, or all career stages for What Works Innovation fellowships) within UK/devolved government, arm's-length bodies or What Works Network hosts for 18 months to transfer research knowledge into policy. Applicants must be based at an eligible UKRI research organisation, hold a doctorate or equivalent research experience, and meet security/nationality and right-to-work-in-UK requirements by the expected start date (1 May 2027).
Who Should Apply
- •Early/mid-career academics based at a UKRI-eligible research organisation
- •Researchers of any career stage applying for What Works Innovation fellowships
- •Applicants holding a doctorate or equivalent research experience
- •UK-based researchers able to meet security, nationality and right-to-work requirements
- •Individuals interested in embedding within government rather than leading a consortium
Key Dates
- •Expected start date of 1 May 2027
- •18-month fellowship duration
- •Individual application, hosted by a UK/devolved government department, arm's-length body or What Works Network member
Tips for Applicants
- ✓Identify and name a specific government, arm's-length body or What Works Network host early, since the fellowship is built around embedding with that host.
- ✓Confirm right-to-work and security clearance timelines well ahead of the 1 May 2027 start date, as these are explicit eligibility gates.
- ✓If applying for a What Works Innovation fellowship, note that eligibility extends beyond early/mid-career, which can widen your competitive pool.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the UKRI Sector Transition Fellowship?
It runs for 18 months, embedding the researcher within a government or What Works Network host.
Who can apply for the Sector Transition Fellowship?
Early/mid-career academics at a UKRI-eligible research organisation with a doctorate or equivalent research experience; What Works Innovation fellowships are open to all career stages.
Is a consortium required for this fellowship?
No, it is an individual applicant award, though the applicant must be hosted by an eligible government department, arm's-length body or What Works Network member.
When does the Sector Transition Fellowship start?
The expected start date is 1 May 2027, and applicants must meet security, nationality and right-to-work requirements by that date.
Can international researchers apply?
The call is restricted to GB-eligible applicants who meet UK security, nationality and right-to-work requirements.
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