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UKRI policy internships 2026

Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC)Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC)Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC)Medical Research Council (MRC)Natural Environment Research Council (NERC)Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC)
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Funding

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Location

England

Applications

Rolling (always open)

Overview

UKRI offers three-month policy internships for doctoral students in 2026. You must be a current UKRI-funded PhD student. The internship happens at influential policy organisations. It forms part of your existing doctoral studies. You do not get extra funding as this uses your current studentship money. The internship gives you policy experience while completing your PhD. No separate application deadline is mentioned.

Eligibility

Who can apply:

individual

Key requirements:

  • Must be current UKRI-funded doctoral student
Who is this for?

This is for current doctoral students who already receive UKRI funding. You must be studying for a PhD through BBSRC, AHRC, EPSRC, or ESRC. It is not for new students or those without existing UKRI studentships.

Regions

England

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An opportunity for UKRI-funded doctoral students to undertake a three-month internship at one of a selected group of influential policy organisations, undertaken as part of the existing doctoral studentship.

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Last updated: 30 July 2026