Deadline: June 1, 2026
Applications are open for the Cumberland Lodge Fellowship 2026-2028. The Cumberland Lodge Fellowship scheme offers 10 postgraduate students and early career industry candidates a unique opportunity to develop their potential as emerging leaders and changemakers.
Through a two-year association designed to fit around and enhance their research and work, Fellows deepen their understanding of contemporary social issues and develop new skills in public engagement, interdisciplinary working, leadership, networking, convening, and facilitating debate on a range of topics.
Fellowship Structure
First-year Fellows:
- Annual Fellows’ Retreat (September)
- Minimum of one workshop or conference at Cumberland Lodge or with partners
- Contribute a blog and/or engage on our community platform, Circle
Second-year Fellows:
- Annual Fellows’ Retreat (September)
- Minimum of one workshop or conference
- Produce a Dialogue & Debate webinar or podcast (individually or collaboratively)
Additionally, Fellows receive mentoring, can develop facilitation skills, take on weekend duties at the Lodge, and attend free events like Cumberland Conversations and the London Dialogue. They cover all meals, accommodation, and London travel expenses for required activities.
Benefits
Designed to fit around your research or career, the Fellowship provides:
- Networking with policymakers, academics, and industry leaders.
- Skills development in public engagement, interdisciplinary working, and ethical leadership.
- Mentorship from senior figures via the partnership with Windsor Leadership Trust.
- A £300 Personal Development Grant to fund projects promoting social cohesion.
Eligibility
The Fellowship is open to anyone resident in the UK. You can apply as either:
- a post-graduate Fellow, currently registered on a doctoral programme of any discipline at a London university for the duration of the Fellowship, or;
- an industry Fellow, within five years of beginning your career. They are particularly interested in applications from early career professionals working in the tech industry, artificial intelligence, the finance sector, the charity sector, and the creative industries.
Application
Download and complete the relevant application form below, and return it with your CV to [email protected].
- Cumberland Lodge Doctoral Fellowship Application Form 2026-2028
- Cumberland Lodge Industry Fellowship Application Form 2026-2028
For more information, visit Cumberland Lodge Fellowship.
