Routes for Academic Engagement with Government Science
Summary
The UK Government Office for Science has updated guidance on pathways for academic engagement with government science systems. The guidance covers STEM apprenticeships, exchange schemes, advisory groups and networks of experts, and government careers for scientists and engineers at all career stages.
What changed
The UK Government Office for Science published guidance on routes for academic engagement with government science systems. The guidance describes opportunities including STEM apprenticeships, exchange schemes, advisory groups and networks of experts, and government careers for scientists and engineers. No compliance obligations, deadlines or penalties are imposed.
This is informational content for career development and engagement purposes. Affected parties including academics, industry professionals and scientific experts can review available pathways to engage with government science systems.
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Routes for academic engagement with Government
One-stop shop for academics and industry experts to engage with government science systems.
From: Government Office for Science Published 1 August 2024 Last updated 10 March 2026
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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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Published 1 August 2024 Last updated 10 March 2026 show all updates
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10 March 2026
A link to the “Working with government: opportunities for scientists and engineers” platform has been added to the Government careers section to provide practical guidance and case studies on working in, or with, government.
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4 February 2026
Added two new academic case studies to the ‘Advisory groups and networks of experts’ and one new case study to the ‘Government careers’ sections.
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23 October 2025
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.
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14 May 2025
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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2 May 2025
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.
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19 August 2024
The text under the section "DSIT Expert Exchange" in the HTML attachment has been changed to reflect the most up-to-date information.
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1 August 2024
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