Royal Society Pairing scheme
29 Feb 2016
Policymakers and research scientists experience each other’s worlds – deadline Wednesday, 9 March
The Royal Society Pairing scheme, which gives policymakers and research scientists an opportunity to experience each other’s worlds, is now open for applications from scientists.
The application deadline is Wednesday, 9 March.
Each year 30 research scientists are paired with UK parliamentarians and civil servants. They learn about each other’s work by spending time together in Westminster and the researcher’s institutions.
Those taking part gain an insight into how research findings can help inform policy making, and come away with a better understanding of how they can get involved.
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The scheme takes place annually, beginning with a ‘Week in Westminster’ in which the pairs first meet. Over the week the scientists take part in workshops, hear from invited speakers and spend two days shadowing their pair.
To see who has taken part in previous years, visit:
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To apply
To apply, visit: