Chevening Clore Leadership Fellowship 2025/2026 (Fully Funded To The UK): Apply Now!

About the Chevening Clore Leadership Fellowship

Applications are now open for the Chevening Clore Leadership Fellowship 2025/2026. This fully funded fellowship program is a prestigious opportunity designed to develop exceptional cultural leaders from around the world. It offers participants the chance to enhance their leadership skills and professional practice through an intense, tailored program of leadership development. The fellowship aims to support emerging leaders in the cultural sector at pivotal points in their careers.

The Chevening Clore Leadership Fellowship brings together dynamic cultural leaders from the UK and internationally, providing a unique learning experience focused on individual growth, leadership acumen, and the enhancement of cultural engagement.

The fellowship program will run from September 2025 to May 2026, with a flexible structure to accommodate the individual needs, aspirations, and goals of each fellow.

Eligibility Criteria

To apply for the Chevening Clore Leadership Fellowship, applicants must meet the following eligibility criteria:

Intent to Return: Must intend to return to their home country after the fellowship period.
Academic Qualifications: Hold a degree equivalent to a UK second-class honors degree or have equivalent professional training/experience.

Work Experience: Have completed at least five years of work experience by the end of 2023.
English Proficiency: Demonstrate a good working knowledge of English (assessed during the application and interview process).
Citizenship: Do not hold British or dual British citizenship.

Employment Restrictions: Must not be a current or recent (within the last two years) employee of His Majesty’s Government, the British Council, UK universities, or the Association of Commonwealth Universities. Immediate relatives of employees of these organizations are also ineligible.
Previous HMG-funded Scholarship Recipients: Applicants who previously received financial support from a UK government-funded program are eligible if five years have passed since the completion of their prior award and they can demonstrate career progression.

Eligible Countries

Applicants from the following countries are eligible to apply for the fellowship:

Brazil
China
Egypt

India
Jordan
Lebanon

Mexico
South Africa

Benefits of the Chevening Clore Leadership Fellowship

The Chevening Clore Leadership Fellowship offers numerous benefits, including:

Return Flights: Up to two economy flights from your home country to the UK.
Accommodation: Housing while in the UK during the fellowship.
Living Expenses: A stipend to cover living costs during your stay in the UK.

Secondment: A 4-6 week secondment at a leading cultural institution in the UK.
Individually Tailored Learning Plan: This may include participation in courses, conferences, and other professional development activities in the UK.
Course and Conference Fees: Coverage of costs for courses and conferences related to leadership and cultural engagement.

Travel within the UK: Funding for travel related to fellowship activities.

Fellowship Duration

The fellowship lasts for nine months from September 2025 to May 2026, structured as follows:

September 2025: Fellows travel to the UK for the first fellowship residential course.

October 2025: Fellows return to their home countries.
January 2026: Fellows return to the UK for the majority of the individual training and development program, including:
- Workshops
- Secondments
- Mentoring sessions
- Attendance at courses and conferences

May 2026: The fellowship concludes with the second fellowship residential course, marking the end of the program.

How to Apply

To apply for the Chevening Clore Leadership Fellowship 2025/2026, visit the official application page via the Chevening website. Ensure you submit your application before the deadline and meet all eligibility requirements.

This fellowship is an incredible opportunity for cultural leaders to expand their leadership skills, collaborate with global peers, and gain unparalleled exposure to the UK’s cultural sector.

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