Leading scientists, technologists, and innovators are being urged to take up fixed-term positions within Government to drive economic growth as part of DSIT’s Fellowship Programme.
With 25 places available, experts will have the opportunity to complete 12-month, part-time secondments as part of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology DSIT Fellowship. This will help to strengthen leadership and expertise in a number of critical growth areas in government.
With applications closing on 3rd June, the DSIT Fellowship is offered as a secondment and is open to professionals who are currently employed and who are affiliated with partners including the Royal Society, Royal Academy of Engineering, Academy of Medical Sciences, techUK, IET and the British Standards Institute.
Fellows will gain rare access to government decision-making, professional development, and powerful cross-sector networks.
Placements span four core themes:
- AI – from deepfake threats to AI for science, regulation and adoption
- Technology – including semiconductors, digital standards, and telecoms resilience
- Futures Thinking – including quantum, climate security, and space policy
- Public Sector Innovation – from digital inclusion to commercial innovation and science capability
It comes as part of a major push to almost double the number of civil servants in digital roles – bringing top tech minds into government to drive innovation and deliver smarter public services.
