Opportunities

British Academy – Innovation Fellowships Scheme 2024-25 – Route B: Policy-Led

The British Academy Innovation Fellowships scheme will provide funding and support for established early-career and mid-career researchers in the Humanities and Social Sciences to partner with organisations and business in the creative, cultural, public, private and policy sectors, to address challenges that require innovative approaches and solutions. Closes 27 November 2024.

Home Office Science Advisory Council vacancies

The role of the Home Office Science Advisory Council (HOSAC) is to support the Home Office Chief Scientific Adviser (CSA) in providing independent scientific advice to the Home Office on matters relevant to its policy and operations. The council also supports the CSA in engaging and communicating the importance and impact of research and scientific issues to the department.

They are looking for applicants with scientific expertise in: behavioural science, anthropology, human geography, engineering, medical science/technologies, political science or economics.

They are looking for expertise that can be applied to one or more of the following areas, as well as other Home Office priorities: artificial Intelligence, migration, fraud and democratic/state threats or public safety. For more information on how to apply, visit their website. Closes 25 November 2024.

GO-Science – Call for Participation: Mid-Career Scientist (MCS) Civil Service Project Focus Group

GO-Science are inviting mid-career scientists to a 1-hour online focus group to discuss the Mid-Career Scientist (MCS) Civil Service Project, an initiative led by the Government Office for Science (GO-Science) to integrate experienced scientists into the Civil Service.

They are specifically inviting mid-career scientists who have an interest in policy making but have not previously worked in government (through secondment/fellowships/committee roles) to join a focus group that will discuss motivations, barriers, and support for each concept. Feedback from this group will directly inform the development of a well-rounded set of options that addresses the unique needs of MCS entering the Civil Service.

To volunteer to join the focus group, contact GO-Science directly with short email (1-2 sentences) outlining your interest and relevant experience as well as your geographical location by 21st November to the Academic Engagement team at: academicengagement@go-science.gov.uk. Please note, the focus group will be held online 3rd December (13:00-14:00), please ensure you are available before volunteering as spaces are limited. For more information, please contact academicengagement@go-science.gov.uk.

Midlands Innovation Fellowship

POST and Midlands Innovation are offering a 13-week fellowship to PhD students registered at a participating Midlands Innovation institution, who are undertaking or have recently completed their PhD study. Successful applicants will be based in UK Parliament, supporting its use of research evidence. Most fellows assist POST in providing briefing material for parliamentarians on emerging science topics.

PhD Fellows are encouraged to interact closely with people and activities in the two Houses of Parliament, including Select Committees, MPs and Peers, their support services, ‘All-Party Parliamentary Group’ meetings and the very wide range of other activities at the Palace of Westminster. Closes 27th November 2024.