Are you a mid-career professional in the arts and culture sector looking to take your leadership skills to the next level? The Chevening Clore Leadership Fellowship might just be the opportunity you’ve been waiting for! Let’s explore the details of this prestigious fellowship programme and how it can shape your future career in cultural leadership.
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Chevening Clore Leadership Fellowship
The Chevening Clore Leadership Fellowship is a unique partnership between the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office and Clore Leadership, aimed at empowering cultural leaders with the skills and acumen to drive positive change in their respective fields. For over 16 years, this fellowship has been nurturing exceptional talent and shaping the future of cultural leadership.
The Chevening Clore Leadership Fellowship brings together some of the most creative and dynamic cultural leaders in the UK and internationally for an intense personal and professional learning experience unlike any other. Clore Leadership Fellowship will support you to be the leader you have the potential to be, through in-depth learning, tailored to your individual needs, aspirations and circumstances.
The fellowship will run from September 2024 – May 2025 with a loose framework designed to boost the development of exceptional cultural leaders at a pivotal point in their career. It is adaptive and self-guided, so you’ll need to be highly motivated and deeply curious.
What to Expect
As a Chevening Clore Leadership Fellow, you’ll embark on a transformative journey of personal and professional growth. The fellowship runs from September 2024 to May 2025 and offers a flexible and self-guided programme tailored to your individual needs and aspirations. Through a combination of residential courses, workshops, secondments, mentorship, and networking opportunities, you’ll develop the leadership potential and expertise needed to make a lasting impact in the arts and culture sector.
Programme Highlights
- Two residential leadership courses in September 2024 and May 2025
- Skills-based workshops and online learning sessions
- A one-day ‘Online Climate Assembly’ to explore pressing issues in the cultural sector
- A 360° leadership profile assessment to identify strengths and areas for development
- A secondment at a UK-based cultural organisation, offering hands-on experience on a live project
- Bespoke learning opportunities, including conferences, courses, and study visits
- Dedicated support from a mentor or coach to guide you throughout the fellowship
- Thought leadership exploration through a written provocation paper
Benefits of the Fellowship
As a Chevening Clore Leadership Fellow, you’ll receive a comprehensive package of benefits to support your journey, including:
- Funding for up to two return economy flights from your home country to the UK
- Accommodation and living expenses while in the UK
- A period of secondment at a cultural institution in the UK
- Individually tailored fellowship learning plan, covering participation in courses, conferences, and professional development activities
- Coverage of course and conference fees, training costs, and travel expenses within the UK
Eligibility Criteria
Applications are open to individuals from Brazil, China, Egypt, India, Jordan, Lebanon, Mexico, and South Africa who meet the following criteria:
- Intend to return to their home country at the end of the fellowship
- Hold a degree equivalent to at least a good UK second-class honours degree or have equivalent professional training and experience
- Have a minimum of five years’ work experience by the end of 2023
- Possess a good working knowledge of English
- Not hold British or dual British citizenship
- Not be employed by or have close relatives working for certain UK government entities or affiliated organisations
Ready to Apply?
If you’re ready to take your cultural leadership journey to new heights, visit the Chevening Clore Leadership Fellowship website to learn more about the application process and key attributes required for success. Don’t miss this opportunity to unlock your leadership potential and shape the future of the arts and culture sector!
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