Opportunities

How can we help you?

Imperial Policy Forum can offer a range of support if you are considering submitting a response to any of the below opportunities, including:

  • Support in identifying the elements of the consultation/enquiry relevant to your research
  • Ensuring that your evidence is submitted in a clear way that meets the requirements of the department or Committee
  • Providing useful tips for producing both written and oral evidence
  • Promoting your contributions through our social media and comms channels

Opportunities for Researchers

Internships/Fellowships

These can be great opportunities to develop expertise in policymaking and to learn more about how research is used in different contexts.

(List is updated monthly).

Houses of Parliament

Parliament (Legislation, Select Committees, debates)

Parliamentary Select Committees and All-Party Parliamentary Groups regularly request evidence from academia to inform their inquiries.

(List is updated monthly)

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Government (Areas of Research Interest, strategies).

UK Government departments regularly runs consultations and calls for evidence on areas of interest to help shape and inform its policies.

(List is updated monthly).

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Other opportunities (relevant seminars/lectures)

Imperial Policy Forum regularly run workshops and roundtable events. These are a great opportunity to learn more about policy engagement and build your network. See our latest events here.

How else we can support

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Bespoke support

If you would like any advice or support on policy engagement such as writing a policy briefing, arranging an event or workshop or stakeholder mapping, then please get in touch: the.forum@imperial.ac.uk

Connecting you with policymakers

The Forum team has long supported Imperial staff and researchers to share their research with policymakers from parliamentarians to civil servants.

Please get in touch if you would like any advice or support in contacting any policymakers: the.forum@imperial.ac.uk