Chevening Europe Defence and Security Fellowship 2027
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Description
A fully-funded, six-week Chevening fellowship for mid-career European defence and security professionals, delivered by Cranfield…
Full Description
The Chevening Europe Defence and Security Fellowship is funded by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) and delivered by Cranfield University at the Defence Academy of the United Kingdom, Shrivenham. This Fellowship is open to all non-ODA eligible European countries.
The fellowship is designed for mid-career professionals from across Europe who have demonstrated leadership potential in security and defence. The programme aims to develop leaders capable of operating effectively within complex and rapidly changing security and defence contexts. It provides an interdisciplinary and applied learning experience that strengthens participants’ understanding of the strategic challenges facing governments, international organisations, and public institutions.
Through six weeks of teaching, discussion, practical exercises, site visits, individual research, and collaborative learning, fellows will develop practical insight into leadership, organisational resilience, governance, strategic decision-making, cyber resilience, artificial intelligence, and international collaboration. The programme also creates lasting professional networks across Europe and the UK.
Summary
- Application Deadline: October 12, 2026
- Sponsor: Cranfield University
- City to Study: London
- School to Study: Cranfield University
- Eligible Country: Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia (Hrvatska), Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, San Marino, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland
Funding Types
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Oct 12, 2026
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Benefits
Each fellowship includes:
- Full programme fees
- Living expenses for the duration of the fellowship, including pre-arranged accommodation close to Oxford
- Return economy airfare
How to Apply
Duration
The duration of this fellowship is six weeks and there will be two cohorts:
- Cohort 1: 25 January – 5 March 2027
- Cohort 2: 15 March – 23 April 2027
For more information, visit Chevening scholarship webpage.
Eligibility Criteria
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.
If you live in a European overseas territory, you may apply through the relevant Chevening award scheme for the European country of which you are a citizen.
- 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.
