UK Research and Innovation Policy Internships
Application closes 8 September 2026.
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About POST fellowships
We run a number of fellowship schemes with learned societies, professional associations, and funding bodies. They start throughout the year and typically last 3 months, although part-time fellowships can last for longer.
During a POST fellowship, fellows learn how to write with balance and impartiality by contributing to the production of POSTnotes and POSTbriefs. They have the opportunity to delve into novel and exciting areas of research, develop a unique understanding of the UK Parliament, and forge relationships with key stakeholders. Some of our fellows also complete secondments with select committees, the House of Commons Library or the House of Lords Library.
All POST fellows need to be able to work in the UK and successful applicants can only be confirmed after they complete national security vetting.
Our fellowship schemes
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British Ecological Society (BES) Fellowship 2026/27
Applications are open for the 2026/2027 British Ecological Society (BES) Fellowship. Open to British Ecological Society members currently studying for a PhD in a UK university. Apply by 23:59 on Wednesday 10 June 2026.
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SSCP and SCENARIO DTP Fellowship 2026
Applications are open for the 2026/27 SSCP DTP and SCENARIO DTP POST Westminster Fellowship scheme. Open to postgraduate students in these DTPs who are undertaking their PhD studies. Apply by 23:59 on 3 July 2026.
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Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Applications are open for the 2026/2027 Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) POST Westminster Fellowship scheme. Open to RSC members who are undertaking or have recently finished their PhD studies. Apply by 23:59 on 1st August 2026.
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Call for expressions of interest: G20 Discussion Forum
The International Affairs and National Security (IANS) Hub, a policy group within the UK House of Commons Administration, is forming a G20 Discussion Forum.
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Midlands Innovation Fellowship
Application closed 31 May 2026.
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Centre for Postdoctoral Development in Infrastructure, Cities and Energy (C-DICE) Fellowship
Applications closed 13 September 2023.
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Institute of Food Science and Technology Fellowship 2024-2025
Applications closed 17 July 2024.
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UK Energy Research Centre (UKERC) POST Fellowship 2022
Applications closed 22 May 2022.
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Nuffield Foundation POST Fellowship 2026
Application closed 23 March 2026.
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Ashok Kumar Fellowship 2025/26
Application closed 29 June 2025.
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British Psychological Society Fellowship 2026/27
Application closed 18th May 2026.
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POST fellowship FAQs
What is a POST PhD fellowship? Who can apply for it? Who pays for it? What is it like being a fellow? Read our latest FAQs.
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Understanding the outcomes and impacts from PhD policy fellowship schemes
View Dr Jane Parry's review of PhD fellowships in Parliament, and read POST's response.
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POST fellowship spotlights
Read our selection of testimonials from past fellows, sharing their experiences and what they've been up to since POST.
