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Sector Transition UKRI Policy Fellowships 2026 — Environment Agency (EA) place-based impacts of the net zero transition fellowship
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The Sector Transition UKRI Policy Fellowships 2026 funds UK-based researchers from social sciences, behavioural science, geography, and environmental science to advise the Environment Agency on how the net zero transition affects places and communities. This is a policy-facing fellowship that bridges academic research and government decision-making on place-based sustainability impacts. The fellowship supports multidisciplinary evidence synthesis to inform EA strategy on regional net zero outcomes.
Details
| Funder | UKRI |
| Consortium | No |
| Eligible countries | GB |
Eligibility & scope
Advise on how net zero transition affects places and communities using multidisciplinary evidence. Disciplines: social sciences, behavioural science, geography, environmental science.
Who Should Apply
- •Researchers in social sciences, behavioural science, geography, or environmental science
- •Academics based at UK institutions with policy engagement experience or interest
- •Researchers with expertise in place-based or community-level sustainability transitions
- •Applicants ready to work directly with Environment Agency stakeholders
Key Dates
- •Call opened 14 June 2026
Tips for Applicants
- ✓The EA values actionable evidence tied to specific places or regions, frame your research around a defined geography or community.
- ✓Policy fellowships prioritise stakeholder engagement; include a clear plan for EA interaction and knowledge exchange, not just research outputs.
- ✓Multidisciplinary framing strengthens applications here; show how your discipline complements other fields in understanding net zero transitions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What disciplines are eligible for the UKRI Sector Transition Policy Fellowship?
Social sciences, behavioural science, geography, and environmental science are the core eligible disciplines.
Who can apply to the UKRI Sector Transition Policy Fellowship?
Researchers based in GB institutions from the eligible disciplines.
What is the focus of the Sector Transition Policy Fellowship?
The fellowship funds research on how the net zero transition affects places and communities, to inform Environment Agency policy and strategy.
Is the Sector Transition Policy Fellowship a consortium grant?
No, this is an individual fellowship; consortium arrangements are not required.
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