Applications for the DSA 2027 Cohort are now open. Please read the information below carefully before submitting your application via this form.  The deadline for applications is 14 September 2026.

Candidates will be required to submit following information: 

1. CV (max 2-pages) including contact information for three referees
2. Fellowship Questions (3-5 questions) that represents candidate Fellow’s interests for tailored networking meetings. 
3. Project proposal (1 page) summarising initial thinking about the primary output candidate Fellow aims to develop and deliver in Q4 of the programme. 
4. An introductory video (maximum 3 minutes) where you introduce yourself, outline your professional background and current role, explain your motivation for applying to the DSA Cambridge Fellowship, and describe what you hope to achieve by the end of the programme.
5. Confirmation of availability to travel to Cambridge, UK, for the residential training component
6. Funding information
7. 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.
• 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

• The full participation fee for the DSA Cambridge Fellowship is £11,700 + VAT. The fee includes Cambridge residency, training materials, and ongoing support. Travel arrangements, visa costs, and any extra accommodation beyond that provided during the residency are to be arranged and funded by the Fellows.
• 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.
• 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.