The UK government is sounding the alarm for the world’s brightest technologists, scientists, and AI innovators to step into the halls of policymaking! Applications are now open for the prestigious Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) Fellowship 2025 — a 12-month part-time opportunity that bridges the gap between technology and government, all while putting you at the forefront of national transformation.
This year-long fellowship will bring 25 exceptional individuals into the heart of the UK government, where they’ll co-create policy, develop tech-driven solutions, and accelerate AI and emerging technologies across public services. From building digital resilience to steering the country’s Plan for Change, this fellowship is more than just a placement — it’s a launchpad to shape a smarter, more inclusive future.
What’s the Fellowship All About?
- 25 places open for science and tech leaders in academia and industry
- One-year, part-time secondments within key UK government departments
- Hands-on policy-making and public sector innovation
- Thematic areas:
- Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- Semiconductors and Telecoms
- Quantum and Space Policy
- Digital Inclusion & Public Sector Innovation.
You’ll work alongside decision-makers, influence high-impact strategies, and return to your institution or company with deep insights into government operations, a vast professional network, and newfound influence.
Who Should Apply?
You are eligible if you:
- Are currently employed and can take a secondment
- Are affiliated with one of these: Royal Society, techUK, Academy of Medical Sciences, Royal Academy of Engineering, British Standards Institute, or IET
- Are passionate about using your technical expertise to solve real-world policy problems.
Why Apply?
- Become a policy-shaping insider without leaving your academic or industry career
- Strengthen your cross-sector influence
- Contribute to AI advancement, tech regulation, and innovation at national level
- Expand your professional scope into public service and national transformation
- Return empowered with strategic knowledge and experience that benefits your home institution.
Application Deadline
The last date to apply for the DSIT Fellowship 2025 is June 3, 2025.
