Chevening India Cyber Security Fellowship 2025-26

Chevening India Cyber Security Fellowship 2025-26 is an opportunity offered by the Defence Academy of the United Kingdom (Shrivenham Campus) for postgraduate students. The aim of this fellowship is to provide financial support to mid-career professionals with very high potential in the fields of science, innovation, and business belonging to India. The UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office funds the programme. The selected candidates will receive full programme fees and other expenses.

Source: Chevening

This opportunity is funded by the Foreign & Commonwealth Office and hosted by Cranfield University, at the Defence Academy of the United Kingdom (Shrivenham Campus).

To be eligible the fellowship, an applicant must:-

• be a citizen of India and currently residing in the country
• return to India at the end of the fellowship
• not hold British or dual-British citizenship
• have at least seven years of relevant work experience prior to applying
• have a postgraduate level qualification and an excellent academic background in science, engineering, or technology, or equivalent professional training, or experience in a relevant area at the time of application
• have significant relevant work experience in cybersecurity or cyber policy issues (Note - Relevant experience could come from policy organisations, academia, corporate law, law enforcement, or journalism)
• have a working knowledge of English
• have a demonstrable record of leadership and/or innovation
• agree to adhere to all relevant guidelines and expectations of the fellowship

Note:- Employees/relatives of an employee of the UK government, the British Council, a sponsoring UK university or a staff of the Association of Commonwealth Universities are ineligible for this fellowship.

The selected candidates will receive:-

• Full programme fees
• Living expenses for the duration of the fellowship
• Return economy airfare from India to the UK

Eligible candidates can apply for the fellowship through the following steps:-
Step 1: Click on the 'Apply Now' button below. 
Step 2: Click on the 'Register' button and fill in the required registration details (Note:- If already registered, log in using Gmail/Mobile number/Email ID).
Step 3: Navigate to 'APPLY TODAY' and click it.
Step 4: Choose the appropriate options and click 'Continue'.
Step 5: Read all the information carefully and fill in the necessary details to register, then click 'Continue'.
Step 6: Check the inbox for email verification mail and complete the questionnaire, then click 'Continue'.
Step 7: Complete the necessary steps to receive an access code.
Step 8: Check the inbox for the application link and click it.
Step 9: Complete the necessary steps to access your application.
Step 10: Fill in the necessary details, attach the required documents and submit the application.

• A valid Indian citizenship
• Postgraduate certificates and marksheets
• Work experience/Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV)

The selection will be made based on the assessment of applications by independent reading committees. The candidates will be shortlisted by the British embassies/high commission. Post that, the students will undergo an interview for the final selection.

Question 1: Which academic year is this fellowship for?
Answer: This fellowship invites applications for the academic year 2025-26.

Question 2: Is there any stipend provided under this fellowship?
Answer: No, there isn't a stipend provided in addition to the awards of the fellowship.

Question 3: Does the fellowship provide financial support for family members of the fellow?
Answer: The fellowship is for a single selected candidate. No family members/relatives are supported.

Question 4: Does the applicant require a TOEFL/IELTS certification for this fellowship?
Answer: No, the applicants must have a working knowledge of the English language for this fellowship. Certification is not mandatory.

Question 5: Can the fellows take a leave while under the fellowship?
Answer: Leaves are to be approved by the fellowship committee. The period and amount of leave varies depending upon the fellowship, and students must check the terms and conditions before planning any leave.

• The candidates must not accept any other form of public funding during the tenure of the fellowship.
• Candidates must inform the Chevening secretariat/ fellowship committee of any funding/employment/internship opportunities outside of the fellowship program that they have applied for, or are offered, within the fellowship tenure.
• Candidates cannot change their course of study to something other than what is mentioned in their final award letter.
• Misinformation, misconduct, and failure to continue studies will result in the termination of the fellowship.