Overview
PhD
Description
PhD
Additional Information
Degree Level
PhD
Available Subjects
Applicants must be pursuing or have completed a PhD in one of the following fields:
Social Sciences
Life Sciences
Health Sciences
Medicine
Biological Sciences
(In short: open to research areas connected to health, biology, medicine, or social science disciplines.)
Benefits
The Midlands Innovation Fellowship is fully funded by Midlands Innovation. Successful candidates will receive a stipend payment to cover the 13-week placement:
£7,922.50 (one-off payment)
OR for clinical academic PhD candidates, a matching 13-week PhD stipend extension
Payments are made directly by the Fellow’s university approximately one month before the placement begins.
Note: Fellows must manage travel, accommodation, and caring costs from this stipend.
Why Apply
Gain hands-on experience in science communication and policy-making.
Network with MPs, Peers, Select Committees, and UK Parliament researchers.
Enhance your research translation and public policy skills.
Contribute to high-impact briefing materials influencing real-world legislation.
Strengthen your academic CV with a UK Parliament placement.
Eligible Nationalities
The fellowship is not restricted by nationality,
but applicants must be registered as PhD students at one of the participating UK universities under Midlands Innovation.
Who Can Apply
The fellowship is open to PhD students (including self-funded) or recent graduates from the following Midlands Innovation universities:
University of Birmingham
University of Leicester
Loughborough University
University of Warwick
(Students from Aston University, Cranfield University, Keele University, and the University of Nottingham are not eligible for this round.)
Eligible applicants must be:
Currently pursuing or have recently completed their PhD (within 6 months of 19 October 2025).
Working in fields related to biological sciences, health, life sciences, medicine, or social sciences.
Able to pass security vetting (Counter Terrorist Check level) before beginning the placement.
For 2025/26, first-year PhD students are also eligible—though this may not apply in future rounds.
Application Procedure
Applicants must download and read the application pack carefully before submission. The pack provides full details on the role, assessment process, and the briefing format.
You’ll need to submit:
A completed online application form via the House of Commons recruitment portal.
A two-page briefing document on a topic of current interest to Parliamentarians (template provided).
An approval form signed by your PhD Supervisor and Head of Department or Grant Holder.
Application deadline: Sunday, 19 October 2025 (23:55)
Interviews: 19–20 November 2025
Online info session: Thursday, 2 October 2025 (14:30–15:30)
Apply via the House of Commons recruitment portal
Key Dates For Midlands Innovation Fellowship 2025 26
Applications Open: Now
Information Session: 2 October 2025
Application Deadline: 19 October 2025 (23:55)
Interviews: 19–20 November 2025
Fellowship Start Date: April 2026
Frequently Asked Questions Faqs
What is the duration of the Midlands Innovation Fellowship? The fellowship runs for 13 weeks (three months) and can be full-time or part-time.
Who funds the Midlands Innovation Fellowship? It is funded by Midlands Innovation, and payments are made directly through your university.
Can first-year PhD students apply? Yes, for the 2025/26 round, first-year PhD students are eligible to apply.
Is the fellowship open to all universities in the Midlands Innovation partnership? No, only students from Birmingham, Leicester, Loughborough, and Warwick may apply in this round.
What kind of work will fellows do? Fellows assist in research briefing, select committee work, or organizing policy seminars, helping Parliamentarians access clear, evidence-based insights.
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