فلوشیپ دفاع و امنیت اروپا ۲۰۲۷ – کاملاً تمویل‌شده

Chevening Europe Defence and Security Fellowship 2027 یک programme تخصصی شش‌هفته‌ای برای mid-career professionals در defence، security، government، law enforcement، intelligence، resilience، civil protection و relevant international organisations است.

Host

Cranfield University در Defence Academy of the United Kingdom، Shrivenham.

Funding

UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO).

Cohorts

• Cohort 1: 25 January–5 March 2027
• Cohort 2: 15 March–23 April 2027

Deadline

27 September 2026 at 11:00 UTC.

Programme Format

• teaching.
• discussions.
• practical exercises.
• workshops.
• simulations.
• practitioner sessions.
• UK institutional visits.
• individual research.
• collaborative learning.
• international networking.

Purpose

تقویت

• leadership.
• strategic decision-making.
• organisational resilience.
• cyber resilience.
• emerging-technology capability.
• ability to influence policy/strategy/operational effectiveness.

Six Core Themes

• Global Leadership in Complexity:

leadership under uncertainty، multiple stakeholders and competing interests.

• People, Culture & Organisations:

institutional effectiveness، organisational culture، governance، behaviour، vulnerability، resilience and performance.

• Cyber Resilience & Information Threats:

understanding and responding to cyber/information risks.

• AI, Governance & Emerging Technology:

opportunities/risks of AI، cybersecurity and emerging technologies; governance and ethical challenges.

• Strategic Decision-Making Under Pressure:

decisions under incomplete information، uncertainty and rapidly changing conditions.

• Resilience & Future Leadership:

preparing organisations and leaders for future security challenges.

Activities

• lectures.
• workshops.
• simulations.
• practitioner speakers.
• individual research project.
• UK institutional visits.
• collaborative learning.

Research Project

each fellow develops an individual project on a relevant

• policy challenge.
• leadership challenge.
• organisational challenge.
• security challenge.

Academic support is provided, and fellows may present findings to FCDO in London at programme conclusion.

Networking

programme connects professionals across European countries، government institutions، defence/security organisations and international organisations.

Who Can Apply

mid-career professionals from eligible European countries with leadership potential and capacity to influence policy، strategy، organisational capability or operational effectiveness.

Citizenship + Residency

At application time applicant must be citizen and resident of one of

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، Netherlands، Norway، Poland، Portugal، Romania، San Marino، Slovakia، Slovenia، Spain، Sweden، Switzerland.

Applicants in European overseas territories may apply via relevant Chevening award scheme where applicable.

Academic/Professional Requirements

• postgraduate qualification OR equivalent professional training/experience.
• at least 5 years relevant professional experience.
• currently mid-career in relevant sector.
• demonstrated leadership potential.
• role with capacity to influence organisation/country.
• commitment to applying learning/networks after fellowship.

Relevant Sectors

• Government
• Defence
• Security
• Law Enforcement
• Intelligence
• Civil Protection
• Resilience
• International organisations with national/international security responsibilities

Funding / Benefits

• full programme fees.
• living expenses.
• pre-arranged accommodation as described in source.
• return economy airfare.

Important

source refers to accommodation “close to Oxford” even though programme host is Cranfield/Defence Academy in Shrivenham; applicants should verify exact accommodation arrangements from official Chevening guidance.

Strong Candidate

• substantial relevant experience.
• leadership potential.
• strategic responsibilities.
• understanding of contemporary security challenges.
• clear plan for applying learning after return.

How to Apply

through official Chevening application system. Applicants must review both standard Chevening eligibility and fellowship-specific criteria.

FAQ

• Duration: 6 weeks.
• Fully funded according to source.
• 5+ years relevant experience required.
• Law-enforcement، intelligence and government professionals can apply.
• Not worldwide; specific European-country citizenship/residency required.
• Deadline: 27 Sep 2026، 11:00 UTC.

Who Can Apply for the Europe Defence and Security Fellowship? The fellowship is specifically intended for mid-career professionals from eligible European countries who demonstrate leadership potential in security and defence. Applicants must meet the programme’s additional eligibility requirements as well as the standard Chevening eligibility criteria. Citizenship and Residency Requirement At the point of application, applicants must be citizens of and residents in one of the following countries: 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 Netherlands Norway Poland Portugal Romania San Marino Slovakia Slovenia Spain Sweden Switzerland Applicants living in a European overseas territory may apply through the relevant Chevening award scheme for the European country of which they are a citizen. Academic and Professional Requirements In addition to meeting the standard Chevening eligibility criteria, applicants must meet several fellowship-specific requirements. Postgraduate Qualification Applicants must hold a postgraduate qualification, or have equivalent professional training or experience in a relevant field. Professional Experience Applicants must have at least five years of relevant professional experience. This makes the fellowship particularly suitable for experienced professionals rather than recent graduates or early-career applicants. Relevant Professional Sector Applicants must be mid-career professionals employed within areas such as: Government Defence Security Law enforcement Intelligence Civil protection Resilience International organisations with responsibilities for national or international security Leadership Potential Applicants must be able to demonstrate leadership potential. The fellowship is aimed at professionals who have the potential to contribute to organisational and national security-related priorities through their leadership.