Opportunities

Government Skills College of Experts

Apply to join the Government Skills College of Experts and help them:
– Increase their access to academic networks
– Broaden their evidence base
– Build knowledge exchange relationships between government and academia

ESRC React Awards

Apply for responsive funding to generate time-critical research to support policymakers and practitioners delivering frontline services in the UK.

React awards enable time-critical research to support policymakers and practitioners delivering frontline public services in the UK. Researchers must work with public sector partners to respond to emerging and urgent evidence needs and deliver impactful outputs within six months.

Working with government: opportunities for scientists and engineers

Thought about applying your expertise from within the Civil Service? The Government Office for Science has launched a new website to support scientists and engineers exploring Civil Service opportunities.

Explore the new page for practical guidance, case studies, and clear routes to apply your expertise in government – from secondments and advisory roles to fellowships and permanent careers.

Scottish Government’s Social Care Analytical Unit publishes Areas of Research Interest

Responsible for developing and communicating the evidence base for adult social care in Scotland, the Social Care Analytical Unit’s key evidence questions are organised around nine topics, ranging from understanding need, unmet need, prevention, and early intervention in social care to research about community-based social care.

Help answer their key evidence questions and find out about other opportunities to work with them.

Office for Product Safety and Standards publishes Areas of Research Interest

Are you passionate about advancing product safety and driving innovation? The Office for Product Safety and Standards introduces its key evidence questions organised around five themes: Sector Insights; Product Analysis; Business Compliance; Supply Chain Safety; and Consumer Behaviour.

Respond to their call, express interest in participating in their launch, and join their Register of Specialists.

Office for Standards in Education, Children’s Services and Skills publishes Areas of Research Interest

Are you passionate about improving lives by raising standards in education and children’s social care?

The Office for Standards in Education, Children’s Services and Skills introduces its key evidence questions focusing on: Inclusion; Family, support and stability; Professional learning and development; Artificial intelligence (AI), online harms and digital literacy; Participation and pathways; Post-16 education, training and employment; and Transitions. 

Respond to their call and see how you can work with them.