Commonwealth Fellowship in UK 2024 is open now. The UK Department for International Development (DFID) is offering a fantastic opportunity to talented and motivated professionals from low and middle-income Commonwealth countries. Through the Commonwealth Professional Fellowship 2025, mid-career professionals can enhance their knowledge and skills in various sectors by spending six weeks to three months in the United Kingdom.
This fellowship program invites international students to apply and work with a UK host organization on a professional development project tailored to their sector. This is a golden chance for professionals to gain valuable experience, build networks, and contribute to sustainable development in their home countries. Applications are now open, and eligible candidates are encouraged to apply.
Commonwealth Fellowship in UK 2024
Program: Fellowship
Coverage: Fully Funded
Nationality: Commonwealth countries
Host Region: United Kingdom
Themes of Commonwealth Fellowship in UK 2024
- Promoting global prosperity
- Strengthening resilience and response to crises
- Strengthening global peace, security and governance
- Science and technology for development
- Strengthening health systems and capacity
- Access, inclusion and opportunity
Benefits of Commonwealth Fellowship in UK 2024
- In exceptional cases, a peripatetic living allowance may be payable, depending on the program arranged.
- If a Fellow declares a disability, a full assessment of needs and eligibility for additional financial support will be offered by the CSC.
- Round-trip airfare tickets will be provided from the candidate’s home country to the United Kingdom.
- An arrival allowance of up to £1156.60 will be provided, including funds for warm clothing.
- A flat rate contribution of £1000 will be made to the Host organisation to cover administration and support costs.
- A monthly stipend (living allowance) of £2,057 will be paid, or £2,523 for those based in the London metropolitan area.
- The standard visa application fee will be reimbursed.
- Additional fees can be agreed for costs associated with attending short courses/conferences and travel to visit other UK organisations, up to a maximum of:
- £2,000 for awards under two months
- £3,000 for awards of three months
Eligibility Criteria for Commonwealth Fellowship in UK 2024
- You must be a permanent resident of the eligible country.
- You must not be currently studying in the UK (either coursework or research).
- You must be a national of an eligible Commonwealth country, a refugee, or a British Protected Person.
- Academics can apply, but only to undertake programs of academic management, not research or courses related to their research subject.
- You must have at least five years of full-time (or part-time equivalent) work experience in a profession related to the fellowship subject.
- You must be in employment at the time of application and be committed to returning to your job upon completion of the fellowship.
- You must not have been selected for this Fellowship in the previous five years.
- Voluntary work experience will not be considered.
- You must be available to start your fellowship on the prescribed start date.
How to Apply for Commonwealth Fellowship in UK 2024
- Your application must include at least two references, including one from your current employer; otherwise, it will be considered ineligible.
- After the application closing date, your application and references will be shared with the Host organization you have applied to for the fellowship.
- The Host organization will review your application and submit a list of selected candidates to the Commission.
- The Commission will then select the final candidates for the fellowship.
- Link to apply online is given below.
- Visit following given official website link for further details.
Deadline
- Applications are open to apply for Commonwealth Fellowship in UK 2024.
