Applications for the inaugural cohort of the DSA Cambridge Fellowship are now closed. Thank you for your interest! Information about the next cohort will be announced in 2026.

Candidates will be required to submit following information: 

1. CV (max 2-pages) including contact information for three referees
2. Motivation Statement (1 page)
3. Fellowship Questions (3-5 questions) that represents candidate Fellow’s interests for tailored networking meetings. 
4. Project proposal (1 page) summarising initial thinking about the primary output candidate Fellow aims to develop and deliver in Q4 of the programme. 
5. An introductory video – max 3 mins. 
6. Confirmation of availability to travel to Cambridge, UK, for the residential training component
7. Funding information
8. Letter(s) of Institutional support (if applicable)

* Fellows must have a strong command of English suitable for academic and professional settings.

How Fellows are Elected

The Fellowship is highly selective, admitting only a small number of exceptional participants to each cohort.

• Selection is based primarily on individual merit and the quality of each applicant’s proposal. Programme hosts also take into account the diversity of skillsets, disciplines, sectors, and geographic backgrounds represented in the final group.
• Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so earlier submissions are encouraged.
• If further information is needed to assess an application, candidates may be contacted for clarification or additional details before a final decision is made.
• Every application is evaluated with equal rigor and according to the same high standards, ensuring a process that is both principled and competitive.

Enrolment Fees & Expenses

• Full programme participation fees for individual fellowship is determined as £9,750 + VAT including Cambridge residency, training materials and ongoing support.
• Fellows will be required to clarify funding status at the time of application. The enrolment fee is payable before the Fellowship commences.
• If applicable – Fellows will be responsible to secure their UK visa and make their own travel arrangements for the week-long Cambridge residency.
• If applicable – Fellows will be responsible to secure any financial and institutional support to deliver their primary regional projects.
• There are no scholarships available at this time.
• Following notification of your acceptance to the programme, you will be asked to review and confirm your understanding of the DSA Cambridge Fellowship Terms and Conditions before finalising your participation.