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Innovation Fellowships 2026-27 – Route B: Policy-led scheme notes

The following Scheme Guidance Notes set out the eligibility and application process of the British Academy’s Innovation Fellowships Scheme – Route B: Policy-led

Scheme guidance

Please download our scheme guidance notes and read them carefully.

Any application incorrectly submitted will not be eligible for award.

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Application guidance

Please download our application guidance notes and read them carefully. Please note some changes have been made to the application form.

Applications should be submitted well in advance of the deadline. We recommend at least five days prior to allow for institutional approval.

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Flexi-Grant® guidance

Please refer to the British Academy Flexi-Grant® Guidance Notes

Scope summary - Digital Society

Please download our the scope summary and read it carefully.

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Scope summary - Resilient Communities

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