Applications are currently being accepted for the Chevening Europe Defence and Security Fellowship 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About Chevening Europe Defence and Security Fellowship
The program is funded by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office and delivered by Cranfield University.It is designed for professionals working in security, defence, resilience, intelligence, law enforcement, government, academia, international organizations, and related fields.
Benefits of Chevening Europe Defence and Security Fellowship
Each fellowship includes:
- Full programme fees
- Living expenses for the duration of the fellowship, including pre-arranged accommodation close to Oxford
- Return economy airfare
Chevening Europe Defence and Security Fellowship Requirements
In addition to meeting our standard eligibility criteria, you must:
- Be a citizen of and resident in one of the following countries at the point of application: Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Holy See, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, San Marino, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, or Switzerland.
- Hold a postgraduate qualification (or equivalent professional training or experience in a relevant field).
- Have at least five years’ relevant professional experience.
- Be a mid-career professional with responsibilities for national or international security, and employed within government, public or private sector, academia, defence, security, law enforcement, intelligence, civil protection, resilience, or an international organisation.
- Be working in a role with the potential to influence organisational capability, policy, strategy, or operational effectiveness within their organisation and/or country.
- Be able to demonstrate leadership potential and a commitment to applying the knowledge and networks gained through the fellowship within their organisation and/or country on completion of the programme.
Application Date and Process
- Click on the link to the application website to apply.
Application Deadline
27 September, 2026
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