The Commonwealth Professional Fellowship 2026 in the UK is now accepting applications. This fully funded program invites mid-career professionals from low and middle-income Commonwealth countries to gain hands-on experience at UK-based organizations.
With a fellowship duration ranging from six weeks to three months, the program is designed to sharpen your skills, enhance leadership potential, and promote development in your home country upon your return.
Program Overview
- Country: United Kingdom
- Duration: 6 weeks to 3 months
- Start Date: February 2026
- Funding: Fully Funded
- Eligibility: Mid-career professionals
- Deadline: August 22, 2025
Development Themes
Applicants must work in or be aligned with one of the following themes:
- Science and technology for development
- Health systems and capacity building
- Innovation and entrepreneurship
- Peace, security, and governance
- Crisis resilience and response
- Access, inclusion, and equal opportunity
Financial Coverage
The fellowship provides the following support:
- Round-trip airfare
- Visa fee reimbursement
- Monthly living stipend
- Arrival allowance
- Travel allowance within the UK
- Additional financial support for fellows with disabilities
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UK Host Organizations
Successful fellows will be placed with UK organizations relevant to their field. Examples include:
- Bees for Development
- British Geological Survey
- Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
- Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council
- Knowledge for Change
- Lancaster University
- Lifegate Outreach Centre
- Tackle
Eligibility Criteria
To apply, you must:
- Be a citizen or refugee of an eligible Commonwealth country
- Have at least five years of full-time or equivalent part-time work experience
- Currently be employed in a relevant role
- Provide two references
- Be committed to contributing to development in your home country
Eligible Countries Include
- Bangladesh
- Botswana
- Cameroon
- Dominica
- Eswatini
- Ghana
- India
- Jamaica
- Kenya
- Malaysia
- Malawi
- Mauritius
- Mozambique
- Namibia
- Nigeria
- Pakistan
- Rwanda
- South Africa
- Sri Lanka
- Tanzania
- Uganda
- Zambia
(Full list available on the official website)
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How to Apply
- Visit the official Commonwealth Professional Fellowship portal
- Complete the application form online
- Submit all required documents and references before the deadline
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