On this page, you will find regular updates of policy engagement opportunities. To search a database of all open opportunities related to your current area of research, log on to Overton using your University of Bath single sign-on.
Visit the Routes for academic engagement with Government page on gov.uk for more information on the different ways in which you can share your expertise with Government.
Secondments, placements and internships
DSIT College of Experts
The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology is recruiting a network of independent experts (mid to late career) in a wide variety of disciplines to provide impartial, strategic scientific and technical advice to shape national policy and programmes. Members of this College of Experts will be invited to contribute up to 5 days across the year. Application deadline: 16 January 2026. View further information and how to apply.
Directory of exchange schemes from academia to policy
A directory from the Government Office for Science lists current exchange schemes from academia to policy. It categorises opportunities into secondments/fellowships; capacity building; and internships/placements. The schemes listed vary in duration and commitment; some are full-time, while others are part-time. View the directory.
Evidence requests
POSTnote contributions
POSTnotes are short evidence briefings produced by the Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology (POST). If you would like to find out which research projects you can contribute to, and how to contribute, please follow the guidance on the Parliament website. New POSTnotes include:
- Small-scale solar, deadline: 5 December
- Public engagement with the energy transition, deadline: 5 December
- Nature-based flood and drought resilience, deadline: 5 December
- Use of evidence in conservation practice, deadline: 5 December
- Lifelong learning and skills in the UK, deadline: 22 December
- Support for new families and parents, deadline: 22 December
- Research and development for UK defence, deadline: 26 January
Consultations and calls for evidence
The UK Government website has a live list of open consultations and calls for evidence.
Select Committee inquiries
The Government website has a live list of open Select Committee inquiries. You can filter by keywords and date. Some inquiries currently accepting evidence include:
- Transition to State Pension age, Work and Pensions Committee, deadline: 19 December
- International climate policy, Energy Security and Net Zero Committee, deadline: 7 January
- Egg donation and freezing, Women and Equalities Committee, deadline: 9 January
- Regulators and growth, Industry and Regulators Committee, deadline: 9 January
Survey on academic engagement and evidence use in Parliament
Academics are invited to take part in research by the UK Parliament Thematic Research Leads on academic engagement and evidence use in the UK Parliament and devolved legislatures. They are interested in finding out how more academics can be encouraged to engage, as well as identifying barriers for involvement. Complete the survey by the end of December.
Resources
Bath Policy Engagement Academy guides
The Bath Policy Engagement Academy has shared various guides on getting started with policy engagement, policy audiences, routes to policy engagement, communications, networks and impact, programmes and placements, and learning from other researchers. Access the guides.
Training videos
The UK Parliament's Knowledge Exchange Unit's training videos are now available on their website. The sessions explore how research is used in the House of Commons and the House of Lords, and how you can engage with Parliament as a researcher. During each session, a different member of the House of Lords shares their insights on the value of academic research in Parliament, informed by their professional background and parliamentary interests. Access the videos on their website.