Deadline: May 20, 2026
Applications are open for the Royal Academy of Engineering Policy Fellowships 2026. The Policy Fellowships programme inspires policymakers to think differently and to use engineering and systems thinking to frame complex and wicked problems, and design resilient solutions.
The Policy Fellowships programme has grown a unique network of policymakers, engineers and other experts who are working together to develop fresh insights and approaches to economic, social and technical problems. Twice a year, the Academy selects exceptional UK-based policymakers to become Policy Fellows and embark on an intensive programme.
Core Programme Format
Over four months, the intensive tailored programme includes:
- A series of one-to-one meetings with leading engineers across industry and academia, subject matter experts, and researchers with cross-disciplinary expertise, tailored to meet the needs of a chosen policy challenge
- One full day in-person workshop in London and a number of short online workshops
- Individual systems-thinking coaching sessions
- Peer-to-peer meetups
- Support in developing a personal Fellowship report
- Opportunity to present insights from your personal report to your cohort during a hybrid peer-review session
Benefits
- The Policy Fellowships programme inspires policymakers to think differently and to use engineering and systems thinking to frame complex problems, and design resilient solutions.
- The programme has a unique network of experienced policy makers, leading engineers and other experts who work together to develop fresh insights and approaches to a variety of economic, social and technical problems.
Eligibility
Open to:
- UK-based civil or public servants with the ability to influence and impact UK public policy in their field;
- UK-based civil or public servants with responsibility for policy or service design in any sector;
- UK-based civil or public servants with a well-defined policy challenge or issue;
- Anyone who is UK-based, works on a public service mission, and meets the above criteria.
Application
Applications are open until 20 May 2026. Late applications will not be considered.
For more information, visit Policy Fellowships.
