At a glance
UKRI policy internships 2026 is a national competitive grant from UK Research and Innovation for the research & development sector. Funding is up to £4K. Eligible applicants: See the official UKRI opportunity page; eligibility varies by council and call - most require UK-based researchers or organisations. The application deadline is September 8, 2026. Apply via the official listing at www.ukri.org.
- Amount
- Up to £4K
- Deadline
- 8 Sep 2026
- Type
- Competitive
- Status
- Expired
About this program
Funding opportunity Funding opportunity: UKRI policy internships 2026 Opportunity status: Open Funders: UK Research and Innovation, Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) , Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) , Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) , Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) , Medical Research Council (MRC) , Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) , Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) Funding type: Other Publication date: 2 June 2026 Opening date: 2 June 2026 9:00am UK time Closing date: 8 September 2026 4:00pm UK time Last updated: 22 June 2026 - see all updates Start application An opportunity for UKRI-funded doctoral students to undertake a three-month internship at one of a selected group of influential policy organisations, as part of the existing doctoral studentship. This opportunity is only...
Who can apply
See the official UKRI opportunity page; eligibility varies by council and call - most require UK-based researchers or organisations.
How to apply
Apply through the UKRI Funding Service as directed on the official opportunity page linked below.
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