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New opportunity for established researchers to directly impact policy challenges in Oxfordshire, deadline 7 May
The Local Policy Lab – an alliance between the University of Oxford, Oxford Brookes University and Oxfordshire County Council – is recruiting three Chief Scientific Advisers (CSAs). Up to £50,000 is available to support activities and time commitment.
British Psychological Society Fellowship with UK Parliament, deadline 4 May
This 13 week funded fellowship seeks to support DPhil and Early Career Researchers to develop their understanding of how evidence shapes national policy.
Funding opportunity for Policy-Engaged Researchers: NIHR Public Health Career Scientist Award, deadline 10 July 2025
This funding aims to support research that directly informs local policy and practice, and they're interested in proposals from researchers in environmental sciences, mathematics and engineering - where there is clear potential to influence evidence-informed decision-making in public health.
UPEN–Government Pairing Scheme for Knowledge Mobilisers, Deadline 11 April
The Universities Policy Engagement Network (UPEN) in partnership with the Government Office for Science, has launched a new pairing scheme aimed at strengthening connections between universities and government.
OPEN Seed Fund, deadline 31 March 2025
The Oxford Policy Engagement Network (OPEN) offers up to £5,000 to facilitate collaborations between University of Oxford researchers and public policy professionals worldwide.
OPEN Peer Mentoring Scheme, deadline 16 Dec
9 December 2024
OPEN are seeking expressions of interest from researchers interested in taking part in their peer mentoring scheme, which connects researchers with policy professionals for mutual mentorship and to bridge the gap between academic research and public policy.
Consultation: What affects your engagement with the UK Government, deadline 16 August
The Government Office for Science’s Academic Engagement team would like to explore perceptions of the academic community who are engaging with government.
UKRI Policy Engagement Internships, deadline 2 October
1 August 2024
UKRI policy internships allow UKRI-funded doctoral students to undertake a three-month placement a policy organisation.
OPEN Fellowships 2024-25: call for applications now open, deadline 14 October
OPEN Fellowships offer up to £20,000 to foster sustained collaboration between research and policy partners.
Engineering x Policy Events: Practical Workshop & Seminar on moving from Science to Policy
The Department of Engineering Science in collaboration with the Oxford Policy Engagement Network are hosting a series of events aimed at closing the gap between the scientific community, by better equipping researchers with the awareness, knowledge and tools to engage in research-backed policymaking. The events take place on 26 June and 3 July.
British Ecological Society POST Fellowship, deadline 11 June
The British Ecological Society (BES) is offering an opportunity for its members to contribute to the development of science policy in the UK.
Royal Society Policy Associate Scheme, deadline 11 April
22 March 2024
This scheme provides an opportunity for Royal Society funded University Research Fellows and Dorothy Hodgkin Fellows to undertake a secondment in a science policy environment.
Online: Make Surveys Sexy Again: Using Surveys to Evaluate Impact, 29 May
This free event from the Universities Policy Engagement Network (UPEN) will familiarise you with effective survey design for evaluating impact, whilst minimising respondent burden.
Online session: Getting Started in Policy Engagement, 10 April
This session, designed for early career researchers, DPhil students and professionals services staff, aims to help those new to policy engagement to increase their understanding of how to engage with policy makers.
Graduate students, get involved with the Local Policy Lab, deadline 2 April
The project offers a fellowship program for graduate students interested in engaging with policy around 'health' and 'climate', providing opportunities for mentorship, collaboration with local authorities and community groups, and professional development.
Take part in the Three Minute Thesis Competition (3MT)
19 March 2024
DPhil students are invited to join the training session on 26th April, and the Oxford final on 24th May.
Apply: 2024 – 2026 Parliamentary Thematic Research Leads, deadline 3 March
Thematic Research Leads (TRLs) are mid-career researchers embedded three days a week in UK Parliament to facilitate and enhance the use of research evidence and expertise in Parliament through effective knowledge exchange and collaboration.
Contribute your research to a POSTnote on increasing the resilience of landscapes and habitats to wildfires, deadline 12 Feb
Contributing to a POSTnote is a good way of feeding your expertise into the UK Parliament as part of a trusted, impartial publication.
OPEN Leaders Scheme, deadline 12 Feb
The Oxford Policy Engagement Network are seeking expressions of interest for this scheme that provides up to £8k to help foster inclusive, supportive cultures of policy engagement in departments.
Workshops and talks from the Oxford Policy Engagement Network
OPEN host a range of workshops and talks to provide practical guidance to researchers seeking to bridge the divide between research and policy.