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 policymakers to become Policy Fellows.
Who should apply?
Civil or public servants with responsibility for policy or service design in any sector, with the ability to influence and impact public policy in their field.
The Academy is committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from a range of backgrounds for example economics, politics, sociology, health, planning, digital, science or engineering; as well as from a range of institutions with a public service mission, including central, devolved, and local government, arm’s length bodies or public agencies, and public benefit non-profits.
Core programme format
Over four months our tailored programme includes:
- Ten days of individual and group-activities over a four-month period.
- A series of one-to-one meetings with leading engineers across industry and academia, and researchers with cross-disciplinary expertise, tailored to meet the needs of a chosen policy challenge.
- Online workshops,
- Individual coaching sessions
- Peer-to-peer meetups.
- Opportunity to present learnings from your personal report to your cohort for peer-review
Alumni programme
Open to successful completers of the core programme, all alumni of the Policy Fellowships Programme are expected to play an active role if furthering the programme.
Alumni will have further development opportunities such as:
- The chance to be involved in shaping the Academy’s policy work, building new networks, alumni-led events and special projects.
- Flagship events include the annual Alumni Networking Dinner in March and the Public Policy Fellowships Showcase in October.
Core programme: Months 1 to 4
Onboarding and kick off workshops
One to one meetings and Policy fellows meet ups
Programme report and reporting workshop
Bespoke coaching
Policy Fellows full programme journey
Read the full details for our Core and Alumni programme in our brochure.
Benefits of becoming a Policy Fellow
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.