Chevening Clore Leadership Fellowship 2026 for Mid-Career Cultural Leaders 

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Chevening Clore Leadership Fellowship 2026 for Mid-Career Cultural Leaders: Overview

The Chevening Clore Leadership Fellowship, a partnership between the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) and Clore Leadership, offers mid-career professionals in the arts and culture sector an individually tailored leadership programme in the UK. Open to exceptional leaders from selected countries, the fellowship equips participants with advanced leadership skills through training, mentorship, secondments, and networking. Up to five international fellows join a cohort of around 20 fellows each year.

Scholarship Categories

• Visual and Performing Arts

• Museums, Libraries, Archives, and Heritage

• Film and Digital Media

• Cultural Policy and Practice

Chevening Clore Leadership Fellowship 2026 for Mid-Career Cultural Leaders: Eligibility Criteria

• Must be a citizen and resident of one of the eligible countries: Brazil, China, Egypt, India, Jordan, Lebanon, Mexico, South Africa

• Must intend to return to the home country after the fellowship

• Hold a degree equivalent to at least a good UK second-class honours degree, or have equivalent professional experience/training

• Minimum of five years’ work experience

• Strong English proficiency (assessed in the application and interview)

• Must not hold British or dual British citizenship

• Must not be an employee, former employee (within the last two years), or relative of an employee of His Majesty’s Government, the British Council, or sponsoring UK universities

• Previous HMG scholarship or fellowship recipients may apply after a five-year gap, showing career progression

Documents Required

• Completed application form via the Chevening platform

• Academic transcripts or degree certificate (or proof of equivalent professional experience)

• CV detailing at least five years’ relevant work experience

• Proof of English proficiency (if applicable)

• References

• Any additional documents requested in the application form

Important Notes

• Application closes 7 October 2025 at 12:00 (UTC)

• Fellowship duration includes two residential leadership courses, non-residential workshops, a secondment in a UK cultural institution, bespoke training, and mentorship

• Secondment typically lasts 4–6 weeks in a cultural field different from the participant’s usual workplace

• Applicants should demonstrate a strong record of cultural leadership and potential for impact in their home country

Selection Process
Applicants are shortlisted based on their leadership experience, cultural impact, and potential for growth. Selected candidates will be invited to interview, after which final fellows will be announced.