British Academy Innovation Fellowships – Route B: Policy-led (Sustainable Futures)

This fellowship is for early- and mid-career researchers in the humanities & social sciences who want to work closely with UK government departments to shape policy responses for sustainable futures.

What you’ll get:

• Up to £120,000 in funding (on the basis of Full Economic Costing at 80%)

• 12-month award period

• Flexible time commitment: expect to spend between 40% and 80% of your working time on the Fellowship

What you’ll be working on:

• Partner with one of the UK government’s departments: Defra (environment & land recovery), DESNZ (energy security / net zero), or the Government Office for Science

• Address policy challenges such as landscape recovery, public participation in energy/climate policy, and climate-society-international intersections

Who can apply:

• Researchers based in the UK at a Higher Education Institution or Independent Research Organization

• Applicants must be at an early- or mid-career stage, with a long-term academic appointment during the fellowship period

Timeline:

• Fellowship duration: 12 months, starting around March 2026

• Deadline for applications: 6 August 2025 (17:00 BST)