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UKRI
Sector Transition UKRI Policy Fellowships 2026 — Natural Hazards and Resilience Policy Fellowships
4:00pm UK time; co-funded by DCMS as part of the COVID-19 Commemoration programme
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The Sector Transition UKRI Policy Fellowships for Natural Hazards and Resilience embed UK doctoral-level researchers in government departments for 18 months, offering up to £224,000 (80% of £280,000 FEC) plus a dedicated £100,000 research and collaboration budget co-funded by DCMS. Applicants must focus on natural hazards and resilience policy and commit to a minimum 0.6 FTE placement with a UK government host. This one-off call, co-funded as part of the COVID-19 Commemoration programme, closes 10 September 2026 with a start date of 1 May 2027.
Details
| Funder | UKRI |
| Budget | Up to £224,000 (80% of up to £280,000 FEC, incl. £100,000 research & collaboration budget) |
| Duration | 18 months |
| Consortium | No |
| Application | Single stage application; 3-month inception phase (from 1 May 2027), 12-month host placement, 3-month knowledge exchange phase |
| Frequency | One-off |
| Eligible countries | GB |
Eligibility & scope
UK academic researchers embedded in government host departments focusing on natural hazards and resilience. Includes an additional £100,000 research and collaboration budget co-funded by DCMS. Applicants must hold a doctorate or equivalent. Fellowship starts 1 May 2027. Minimum 0.6 FTE during placement. Includes £15,000 mandatory flexible budget.
Who Should Apply
- •UK researchers with a doctorate or equivalent qualification
- •Academics seeking embedded policy impact in government departments
- •Those with research expertise in natural hazards and resilience
- •Researchers able to commit 0.6 FTE or higher during the 12-month placement phase
Key Dates
- •Deadline: 10 September 2026, 4:00pm UK time
- •Single-stage application
- •18-month fellowship: 3-month inception (1 May 2027), 12-month placement, 3-month knowledge exchange
Tips for Applicants
- ✓Secure a government host department in advance; the funder expects a named, committed partner by application.
- ✓Frame your natural hazards or resilience research question as a live policy problem, not a theoretical gap.
- ✓The £100,000 research and collaboration budget is co-funded by DCMS specifically for policy-facing activity; highlight how you will deploy it to influence departmental decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much money does the Sector Transition UKRI Policy Fellowship provide?
Up to £224,000 (80% of £280,000 FEC) plus a dedicated £100,000 research and collaboration budget co-funded by DCMS, including a mandatory £15,000 flexible budget.
Who is eligible for the Natural Hazards and Resilience Policy Fellowships?
UK researchers holding a doctorate or equivalent, focused on natural hazards and resilience policy, willing to embed in a UK government department at 0.6 FTE minimum.
How long is the fellowship and when does it start?
18 months total: a 3-month inception phase, 12-month placement, and 3-month knowledge exchange phase, beginning 1 May 2027.
Is this a recurring call?
No, this is a one-off call co-funded by DCMS as part of the COVID-19 Commemoration programme.
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