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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.

Events

Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport: Areas of Research Interest (ARIs)

Join this event to learn how researchers and DCMS can use the ARIs to strengthen and consolidate research partnerships. You'll find out about the ARIs and DCMS’s broader science system, hear how evidence is used at DCMS, and connect with other researchers and policymakers during curated roundtables exploring specific ARI themes. The event will take place at the UCL East campus on 12 November (13:30-18:00). Register to attend.

Parliament for researchers with the House of Lords

This event on 25 November (10:30-16:00) gives you the chance to hear from Members of the House of Lords and parliamentary experts about how evidence informs legislation and influences public policy. You'll explore how research is used in decision-making and gain practical tips on how to engage effectively with Parliament. Register for the morning sessions and/or the afternoon sessions.

Workshop: Policy impact for researchers

This Institute for Government interactive online workshop on 3 December (09:30-16:30) is designed to show you how your evidence can shape policy in all layers of government. Learn more about how UK government and policymaking works in practice, how academic evidence is used by policymakers and effective ways to engage. Register to attend the workshop.

Secondments, placements and internships

Directory of exchange schemes from academia to policy

The Government Office for Science directory 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.

Fellowships

Administrative Data Research UK (ADR UK) has announced the application windows for the next two rounds of its fellowship scheme, which will open in 2027 and 2028. The fellowships offer funding for researchers using ADR UK flagship datasets to undertake projects that aim to uncover new insights for policy or practice with positive real-world implications for the UK public. Find out more about the scheme.

Funding

UPEN Participation Fund

If you want to engage more deeply with policy-facing work but face practical or financial barriers, you can apply for UPEN's Participation Fund. Awards of up to £5,000 are available, with applications accepted on a rolling basis or in response to specific opportunities. Find out more about the fund and how to apply.

University of Bath Policy Support Fund

The University of Bath has been awarded a Policy Support Fund for 2026-27 from Research England. Through the Open Call (£120k), we hope to explore new partnerships and projects, as well as building on the strengths of the projects that have already benefitted from the fund. Through the Rapid Response Policy Engagement Fund (£23k), we hope to support researchers across the University to attend policy engagement events, to support the impact of your research and your wider connectivity with policymakers. Find out more about the opportunities and how to apply.

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.

Consultations and calls for evidence

The UK Government website has a live list of open consultations and calls for evidence.

International Relations and Defence Committee

The International Relations and Defence Committee is conducting a two-phase inquiry into the UK’s engagement with the multilateral system. The first phase examined the high-level trends shaping the multilateral system and how the UK might navigate them. This second call for evidence invites submissions on an emerging area of multilateral cooperation: international AI governance. Deadline: 26 November. Contribute your expertise.

Department for Business and Trade (DBT)

Do you have expertise to share that would support the Department for Business and Trade's evidence interests? These are themed around industrial strategy, business regulation and growth, international trade, labour market and employment rights, economic security and supply chain resilience, and methodology. Register your interest.

Industrial Strategy Advisory Council

Can you support the Industrial Strategy Advisory Council with their areas of research interest? The Council provides independent, evidence-based advice on the implementation and evolution of the Industrial Strategy. Their evidence interests are themed around market dynamism, skills, regional investment and monitoring and evaluation. Contact the Council at isacevidence@businessandtrade.gov.uk to share relevant research.

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:

• Electronic voting, Procedure Committee, no date
  
• Bank of England monetary policy independence at 30, Treasury Committee, 6 November
• Entrepreneurship and business, Business, Innovation, Science and Trade Committee, deadline: 12 November
• Maintenance and enforcement in public spaces, Built Environment Committee, deadline: 13 November
• UK export support services, Business, Innovation, Science and Trade Committee, deadline: 13 November
• UK touring artists in the EU, European Affairs Committee, deadline: 30 November

Help map the UK's climate policy network

Complete a short questionnaire and support a study mapping how evidence moves through the UK’s net zero policy network. If your work relates to climate or net zero policy in the UK, in government at any tier or in an organisation that seeks to inform it, your insight can help show how evidence brokering works in practice. Complete the survey.

Resources

Bath Policy Engagement Academy guides

The Bath Policy Engagement Academy has guides on getting started with policy engagement, policy audiences, communications, programmes and placements, and much more. 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. Access the videos on their website.

Academic Engagement Toolkit

The Government Office for Science's Academic Engagement Toolkit aims to support effective engagement between the government and academia. It brings together guidance, tools and resources on: identifying and working with experts; choosing appropriate engagement routes; and supporting inclusive engagement to build mutually beneficial relationships. Access the toolkit.