Innovation Fellowships 2026–27 – Route B: Policy‑Led (British Academy) – Full Opportunity Guide

The Innovation Fellowships 2026–27 – Route B: Policy‑Led is a major UK research funding initiative designed to strengthen collaboration between Humanities and Social Sciences researchers and UK government or policy‑focused organisations. This scheme supports researchers in the SHAPE disciplines (Social Sciences, Humanities & the Arts for People and the Economy) to work directly on real‑world policy challenges that require innovative, evidence‑based solutions.