Applications for the prestigious Chevening Clore Leadership Fellowship 2025-2026 are now open for applications and that too without any application charges. This program, offered in partnership between the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) and Clore Leadership, provides mid-career professionals in the arts and culture sector an exceptional chance to undertake a personalized leadership development journey in the UK.
What is the Chevening Clore Leadership Fellowship?
The Chevening Clore Leadership Fellowship is a unique, tailored program that helps to cultivate leadership potential, acumen, and skills for professionals in the cultural sector. Through a series of hands-on learning opportunities, including residential courses, workshops, mentorship, and a secondment in a UK-based cultural organization, fellows are equipped to lead and innovate in their respective fields.
With over 20 years of experience, the fellowship has supported leaders in areas such as visual and performing arts, museums, libraries, archives, heritage, film and digital media, and cultural policy and practice.
Fellowship Duration
The fellowship runs from September 2025 to May 2026. The program framework is flexible and self-guided, encouraging fellows to be proactive in shaping their learning journey. The fellowship is designed for individuals at a pivotal point in their careers, offering an intensive and personalized development experience.
Benefits of the Fellowship
The fellowship offers significant support for professional development, including:
- Return economy flights from the fellow’s home country to the UK for fellowship activities.
- Accommodation and living expenses in the UK during the program.
- A secondment of 4-6 weeks at a UK-based cultural institution, offering hands-on leadership experience.
- A bespoke learning plan, including courses, conferences, workshops, study visits, and networking opportunities tailored to individual needs.
- Mentorship from experienced cultural leaders and professionals.
- All training, development, and travel costs within the UK.
Eligibility Criteria
The fellowship is open to professionals from the following countries:
- Mexico
- Brazil
- Egypt
- Jordan
- India
- Lebanon
- China
- South Africa
To be eligible, applicants must:
- Intend to return to their home country upon completion of the fellowship.
- Hold a degree equivalent to a UK second-class honors degree or have equivalent professional training/experience.
- Have completed at least five years of work experience by the end of 2024 in the cultural sector (visual and performing arts, museums, libraries, archives, heritage, film, digital media, etc.).
- Have a good working knowledge of English (assessed during the application process).
- Not hold British or dual British citizenship.
Application Process
Applications for the Chevening Clore Leadership Fellowship 2025-2026 must be submitted by 5 November 2024. Applicants should be prepared to demonstrate their professional achievements and leadership potential in their field and apply online here directly without paying any application fees: https://www.chevening.org/fellowship/clore/.
