Applications are now open for the Commonwealth Professional Fellowship 2026 in the UK. This fellowship is for mid-career professionals from low and middle-income Commonwealth countries to spend time at a UK organization.
The aim is to enhance the fellows’ skills and knowledge in their respective fields, enabling them to contribute significantly to development in their home countries upon their return. Fellows will be placed with a UK organization that directly relates to their professional area.
The fellowship duration ranges from six weeks to three months, with programs commencing in February 2026. Financial support for fellows includes airfare, visa fee reimbursement, a monthly stipend for living expenses, and an arrival allowance. Further details regarding fellowship requirements, comprehensive financial benefits, and the application process are provided below.
Details About Commonwealth Professional Fellowship 2026 in the UK
- 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
Fellowship Themes
The Commonwealth Professional Fellowship is structured around six key development themes. Applicants from the following sectors can 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.
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
Various UK-based organizations have successfully applied to serve as host institutions for the Commonwealth Professional Fellowships in 2026. 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.
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
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.
VISIT HERE TO APPLY FOR THE COMMONWEALTH FELLOWSHIP