Routes for academic engagement with Government
One-stop shop for academics and industry experts to engage with government science systems.
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This page highlights the various opportunities available for academics, industry professionals and scientific experts to get involved and share their expertise with government.
There is information for people at all stages of their career depending on their experience and expertise. There are also different routes depending on, for example, time commitment, ensuring that there is something available for everyone.
The opportunities available extend from Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) apprenticeships right through to Scientific Advisory Committees and Councils (SACs).
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Link to the 'We’re hiring – looking for scientific experts for high-profile roles' has been added to the last line of the 'Chief Scientific Advisers (CSAs) Network' paragraph.
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2025-10-23 13:42
A new section on proactive outreach and networks has been added. Four case studies illustrating academic engagement have also been added to provide examples for ARI’s, proactive outreach and networks and UKRI Policy Fellowships. Content across the page has been updated to clarify opportunities and remove outdated content.
2025-05-14 08:28
Link to the ‘We’re hiring – looking for scientific experts for high-profile roles’ has been added to the last line of the ‘Chief Scientific Advisers (CSAs) Network’ paragraph.
2025-05-02 14:53
Changes to the ‘Routes for academic engagement with Government’ HTML page have been made, adding titles of sections ‘Submit research and evidence’, ‘Exchange schemes’, ‘Advisory groups and networks of experts’ and ‘Government careers’. Sections ‘Areas of Research Interest’, ‘Calls for evidence’, ‘Exchange schemes’, ‘DSIT Expert Exchange Programme and Science & Technology Fellowships’, ‘College of Experts’, ‘Science and technology experts’ and ‘Government careers’ have been created, while ‘Government Science and Engineering Profession’ has been removed, all to make sure the page is up to date and relevant.
2024-08-19 15:05
The text under the section “DSIT Expert Exchange” in the HTML attachment has been changed to reflect the most up-to-date information.
2024-08-01 09:30
First published.