NTU to host Evidence Exchange Policy Fellowships

Funded by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) through the EvEx programme, the fellowships provide opportunities for public and civil servants from across the UK to work alongside university researchers, explore policy challenges and develop new professional networks.

Through Nottingham Civic Exchange (NCE), NTU will welcome Fellows to engage with academic experts and community partners, drawing on the university's research expertise and established partnerships to explore how evidence can inform policy development and improve public services.

Fellows will have access to expertise across a broad range of policy areas, including policing and community safety, health and care, regional economic development, education, sustainability and place-based policymaking.

The programme will also draw on NTU's partnerships with organisations including the East Midlands Combined County Authority, regional health and care partners and the Universities Policy Engagement Network.

Applications open for 2027

Applications are now open for public and civil servants interested in taking part in the 2027 programme.

Successful applicants will spend five days in person at a host university between January and May 2027, taking part in a tailored programme designed around their individual policy or service challenges.

This could include meeting with academic researchers, participating in discussions and seminars, accessing relevant research and building connections with experts and other public and civil servants.

The fellowships are open to individuals and small teams of two to five colleagues working on a shared policy challenge. No previous research experience or existing academic partnerships are required.

Applications close at midday on Tuesday 1 December 2026.

Find out more and apply for the EvEx Associate Policy Fellowships.