Policy Secondment Scheme
The Policy Secondment Scheme is designed to facilitate collaboration between Queen Mary academics and external organisations through internal or external secondments, using Queen Mary research to drive policy impact.
The scheme is open to:
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all Queen Mary academics who have passed their probation period
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external organisations that can demonstrate a clear plan to engage with Queen Mary research expertise in order to impact the policymaking process.
The scheme supports a broad range of policy impacts, including economic, societal and health, and can be delivered in collaboration with governments or relevant organisations.
The aim of the scheme is to facilitate knowledge exchange, network and partnership building through engagement with the policy-making process, working towards significant policy impact across a wide range of areas underpinned by Queen Mary research.
The scheme has been designed as a service, and all projects must be supported by a relevant Queen Mary Impact Officer to ensure wrap-around support.
Submit a short ‘intention to apply’ email to impact-acceleration@qmul.ac.uk with:
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an overview of your idea
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the research it builds on
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intended policy impacts
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information about your external partner
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likely size of funding requested.
This will trigger the service.
Key deadlines:
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Intention to apply: 28 May 2026
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Full application: 30 June 2026
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Panel sessions: August 2026
Queen Mary will provide up to £30,000 per secondment. Funds must be spent by 31 July 2027 and no extensions will be granted.
Please read the guidance below for full details and conditions of the scheme.