UKRI Policy Internships 2026: Fully Supported Three-Month Policy Internship for UKRI-Funded Doctoral Students ·Month Policy Internship for UKRI-Funded Doctoral Students

Overview

This program offers an exceptional opportunity for UKRI-funded doctoral students to gain three months of practical policy experience while continuing their studies.

Eligibility

• Must be an existing UKRI-funded doctoral student.
• Hold funding from one of the following UKRI research councils:
• Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC)
• Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC)
• Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC)
• Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)
• Medical Research Council (MRC)
• Natural Environment Research Council (NERC)
• Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC)

Benefits

• Gain practical policy experience within the UK government.
• Learn how research influences public policy.
• Develop communication skills for non-academic audiences.
• Build relationships with policymakers and government professionals.
• Strengthen your CV with valuable public sector experience.
• Enhance your career prospects both inside and outside academia.
• Continue your doctoral training while undertaking the internship.
• Apply your research expertise to real policy challenges.

How to Apply

Interested doctoral students should submit their applications through the official UKRI application portal before the deadline. Click here for more and to apply.

Deadline

8 September 2026 at 4:00 PM (UK Time)