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
Chevening Europe Defence and Security Fellowship 2026 is a fully funded six-week programme in the UK for mid-career professionals focused on defence, security, leadership, governance and AI in policy contexts. The fellowship provides applied learning, simulations, practitioner speakers, research activity and institutional visits to build practical insight and professional networks across Europe and the UK.
The programme is funded by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) and runs at the Defence Academy of the United Kingdom, Shrivenham. Fellows receive academic support for a research project and present findings to the FCDO in London while gaining long-term professional networks and leadership development opportunities.
Benefits of Chevening Europe Defence and Security Fellowship
- There is no program fees.
- Living expenses will be covered including accommodation arrangement close to Oxford.
- The cost of return air tickets will be covered.
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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