EvEx Policy Fellowship 2026–2027: Funded Policy Fellowship for UK Public and Civil Servants to Work With Leading Academic Experts
The EvEx Policy Fellowship is a funded knowledge-exchange programme that brings public and civil servants together with academic experts to explore real-world policy challenges. Successful participants spend up to five days at a university between December 2026 and May 2027.
Overview
The EvEx Policy Fellowship is a professional development and knowledge-exchange initiative designed to connect public and civil servants with researchers and academic experts. Funded through the EvEx project as part of the ESRC's Policy to Research programme of work, the fellowship provides participants with dedicated time to examine real-world policy problems, access specialist expertise, and develop evidence-informed approaches.
Selected fellows will spend up to five days in person at a host university between December 2026 and May 2027. Activities are tailored to individual or team needs and may include meetings with academic researchers, cross-disciplinary roundtables, university seminars, access to research resources, and networking opportunities with peers across the public sector.
Eligibility
The programme is intended specifically for public and civil servants at all levels of seniority working across various areas of public service.
- Government departments and ministries
- Legislatures
- Public bodies and agencies
- Local government
- Devolved administrations
- Other relevant areas of public service
Applications can be submitted in two distinct formats:
- Individual applications: A single public or civil servant applying based on a specific policy challenge they are currently addressing.
- Team applications: Small collaborative teams consisting of two to five people working on the same shared policy challenge.
Benefits
Participants gain direct access to specialist academic knowledge, allowing them to explore existing research, understand different academic perspectives, and identify evidence to inform their work.
The fellowship helps improve data analysis, evaluation, and research engagement skills.
Participants expand their professional networks by connecting with other public and civil servants as well as leading university experts.
How to Apply
Applicants must submit their information through the online application channel. Prospective candidates should carefully review the official program documentation and ensure any travel cost arrangements with their employing department are considered before applying.
Deadline
The information provided does not specify a fixed closing date for applications.