This policy engagement training programme is designed to support and equip UK researchers to translate their environmental, economic and social science research into policy insights and real-world impacts. The programme consists of a self-paced online training course and live virtual training sessions.
This training is offered at no cost to eligible participants.
Eligibility
You do not need policy experience to be eligible to apply. However, you’ll need to meet these requirements:
- you’re an environmental or social science researcher at postdoc level or higher (at any postdoctoral career stage)
- you’re based at a UK higher education institution or a recognised independent research organisation
How to apply
Entry to the programme is competitive, and an application is required. Applications will be accepted for Phase 3 of the training programme from 9am on 4 November 2024 to 5pm on 4 December 2024 (UK time).
Please complete the following registration form for full consideration to join our training programme.
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Attending the full training course is encouraged, however, you do have the option to pick and choose which modules to attend. You will be provided with access to an online course that complements the live virtual sessions to complete at your own pace.
| Module | Virtual* (Zoom sessions) 9:30 am to 12:30 pm (UK time) |
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| 1 | How to Strategise, Scope and Plan for Policy Impact | 20 & 22 January 2025 |
| 2 | How to Navigate the Policy Impact Process | 28 & 30 January 2025 |
| 3 | How to Make a Difference in Policy | 3 & 5 February 2025 |
| 4 | How to Evaluate and Evidence Policy Impact | 10 & 12 February 2025 |
* Each module will be broken into two half-days to avoid digital fatigue. Participants need to attend both virtual sessions.
We will review the applications and confirm places for the live sessions of the training programme by email by 18 December 2024.
Application review
After submission, applications will be reviewed, and successful individuals will receive a confirmation by email.
For Phase 3 of the training programme, we will be taking a balanced portfolio approach to selecting successful applications (taking into account academic discipline and geographical location) to help ensure the programme is successful in meeting its aims of increasing the diversity of voices contributing to policy engagement. Applicants who were unable to secure a place in Phase 1 or 2 training courses will be considered for the third phase.
This training programme aims to actively promote equal opportunity and positive relationships among diverse groups.
Learn more about the Equality Impact Assessment for the training programme
Participant testimonials
Thank you: this is a really high quality, and extremely useful course. I just wish I had been given this opportunity earlier in my academic career!
Thank you for offering this course as a free resource, as it is incredibly useful and filled with useful resources. I'm also looking forward to being connected to the community of practice to keep in contact with the other participants.
The training was very useful for helping me think through policy engagement and network with other academics who wish to do the same.
Hearing from people at various stages and with various levels of experience has been wonderful. Sharing our ideas and setbacks has helped me immensely.
The online course materials are really well presented and structured. A great mix of theory, practice examples, guidelines, principles and resources.
The online self-paced work is just brilliant. So much detail, great resources! I love it!
