UK Government OIT Fellowship 2025 – Fully Funded
The Open Innovation Team (OIT) is inviting applications for the 2025 Policy Fellowship Programme. This part-time academic mentoring scheme is designed for UK civil servants (grades SEO-G6) to collaborate with leading academics on policy development. The programme enhances participants’ subject knowledge, helps generate innovative policy solutions, and fosters academic-government partnerships.
What is the OIT Policy Fellowship?
The OIT Policy Fellowship is a six-month, flexible programme that pairs civil servants with academic mentors from top UK institutions. The fellowship supports evidence-based policymaking by enabling participants to research and develop policy outputs tailored to their department’s needs.
Partner Universities:
- Brunel University London
- University of Essex
- Lancaster University
- University of Surrey
- University of York
Degree Level
The UK Government OIT Fellowship 2025 is available for civil servants undertaking Fellowship-level programmes at participating universities.
Research Topics for 2025
The fellowship covers a wide range of policy-related research topics, including:
- Education
- Health & Social Care
- AI and Digital
- Environment and Sustainability
- Government and Policy
- Business, Work, and Employment
Benefits of the OIT Policy Fellowship
By joining the OIT Policy Fellowship, civil servants will:
- Gain direct mentorship from top academics.
- Build valuable connections between academia and government.
- Develop advanced skills in data analysis and policy research.
- Enhance their subject knowledge for career growth.
- Test policy ideas, fill evidence gaps, and strengthen policymaking impact.
Why Apply?
This programme provides a unique platform for UK civil servants to:
- Collaborate with leading academic experts.
- Develop innovative, research-backed policy solutions.
- Expand their professional network across academia and government.
- Gain valuable career-enhancing skills.
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for the OIT 2025 Policy Fellowship, applicants must:
- Be a UK civil servant.
- Hold a grade between SEO and G6.
- Work in a policy-related role with a specific policy challenge to explore.
- Have line manager and departmental support to participate.
Application Procedure
Follow these steps to apply:
- Download the OIT Fellowship Q&A Pack: This document includes eligibility criteria, guidelines, and FAQs. Access it on the OIT Fellowship page.
- Complete the Application Form: Download and fill out the Open Innovation Fellowship Application Form.
- Submit Your Application: Email your completed application to [email protected] before 24 February 2025.
For any inquiries, applicants can contact the OIT team via the provided email.
Apply Now for the 2025 OIT Policy Fellowship!
The OIT Policy Fellowship 2025 is a career-transforming opportunity for UK civil servants to refine their policymaking expertise through academic collaboration. Don’t miss this chance to expand your knowledge, network, and impact.
Deadline: 24 February 2025 – Apply Today!
