Category
Fellowship
Details
The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) Fellowship programme offers a unique opportunity for experts from academia, industry, and the third sector to work directly within the UK government. Fellows will contribute their specialist expertise to shape government policy, tackle complex challenges, and drive innovation in science and technology. The fellowship is structured as a secondment from the applicant's home institution.
Eligibility Criteria
•Must be an expert in science, technology, data, or innovation fields.
•Open to mid-to-senior level professionals from academia, industry, or the third sector.
•Must have the right to work in the United Kingdom.
•Must be supported by your current employer for a secondment arrangement.
•Must be able to obtain the required security clearance (typically BPSS or SC clearance).
Financial Benefits
•Full reimbursement of salary costs to the home institution (typically up to a specified cap).
•Coverage of employer National Insurance and pension contributions.
•Reasonable travel and subsistence expenses for official government business.
•Access to government training, professional development, and networking opportunities.