People across the UK are invited to explore ideas from around the world across health, education, technology, the environment, the arts and civic life

Applications for 2027 Churchill Fellowships open on 1 September 2026, offering people across the UK the chance to explore ideas and approaches from around the world and use what they learn to make a difference back home.

The Fellowships are open to UK citizens aged 18 and over, from all backgrounds and walks of life. No qualifications are needed. What matters is having an idea for positive change and the commitment to put learning into action.

Each year, the Churchill Fellowship funds more than 100 people to spend four to eight weeks learning from leading practitioners around the world, either in person or online. Fellows build new connections, exchange knowledge and gather practical ideas that they can apply in communities, services and organisations across the UK.

This year’s opportunities cover a wide range of issues, including technology, health, education, climate and the environment, building a society that cares, the arts, and resilient economies. A new Civic and Democratic Engagement programme will support people with ideas for strengthening participation, trust and engagement in public life.

Julia Weston, Chief Executive of the Churchill Fellowship, said:

“Every year we are inspired by people who see something that could work better and are determined to do something about it. A Churchill Fellowship gives them the chance to look outwards, learn from others and turn those ideas into practical action here in the UK.

“This year’s programmes reflect many of the challenges and opportunities communities are facing now, and we hope people from the widest range of backgrounds, personal and life experiences, and from across the four nations will see something here that speaks to their own experience and ideas for change.”

Key facts

• Open to all UK citizens aged 18+ and living in the UK

• Around 100 Fellowships awarded each year

• Four to eight weeks of international learning, in person or online

• No qualifications required

• Applications open 1 September and close 20 October 2026

Apply at www.churchillfellowship.org

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