Applications for the Commonwealth Professional Fellowships in the UK 2026 are now open.
This programme is for people from low and middle-income Commonwealth countries who are already employed in their careers. It offers them the opportunity to spend time in a UK organisation, learn new skills, and gain more knowledge in their field. The aim is to help fellows become better at their work so they can contribute to their country’s development when they return. Fellows will work with a UK organisation that matches their professional background. The fellowship lasts from 6 weeks to 3 months and will start in February 2026. More information about the fellowship, who can apply, and how to apply is below.
Details About Commonwealth Professional Fellowship
- Host Country: UK
- Location: Fellows will be placed in Different UK-based organisations
- Level: Mid-Career Professional
- Benefits: Fully Funded
- Fellowship Duration: Six weeks to three Months
- Deadline: 22nd August 2025
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Fellowship Themes
The Commonwealth Professional Fellowship is structured around six key development themes. Applicants from the following sectors are eligible to apply.
- Science and Technology for Development
- Strengthening health systems and capacity
- Promoting innovation and entrepreneurship
- Strengthening global peace, security, and governance
- Strengthening resilience and response to crises
- Access, inclusion, and opportunity.
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Financial Support For Fellows
- Return Airfare Tickets
- Visa Application Fee
- A monthly stipend (living allowance)
- An arrival allowance
- Allowance for travelling within the UK
- Additional financial support for fellows with disabilities.
Host Organizations
Several UK-based organizations have successfully applied to serve as host institutions for the 2026 Commonwealth Professional Fellowships. You can read further about these organizations below.
- Bees for Development
- British Geological Survey
- Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council
- Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
- Knowledge for Change
- Lancaster University
- Lifegate Outreach Centre
- Tackle
Eligibility Criteria
- An applicant must be a citizen of an eligible commonwealth country listed below.
- Be a citizen of or have been granted refugee status by an eligible Commonwealth country, or be a British Protected Person.
- Have at least five years’ full-time, or equivalent part-time, relevant work experience.
- Must have an active employment status at the time of application.
- Provide at least two references.
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Eligible Countries
- Bangladesh
- Belize
- Botswana
- Cameroon
- Dominica
- Eswatini
- Fiji
- Gabon
- The Gambia
- Ghana
- Grenada
- Guyana
- India
- Jamaica
- Kenya
- Kiribati
- Lesotho
- Malawi
- Malaysia
- Maldives
- Mauritius
- Montserrat
- Mozambique
- Namibia
- Nauru
- Nigeria
- Pakistan
- Papua New Guinea
- Rwanda
- St Helena
- St Lucia
- St Vincent and The Grenadines
- Samoa
- Sierra Leone
- Solomon Islands
- South Africa
- Sri Lanka
- Tanzania
- Togo
- Tonga
- Tuvalu
- Uganda
- Vanuatu
- Zambia
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How to Apply for the Commonwealth Professional Fellowship Program?
To apply for a Commonwealth Professional Fellowship, you must submit your application online using the official application form. The Link to the official website is below.
