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Overview

From 2026/27, the ÌÇÐĹÙÍø has launched a new ‘Commonwealth Fellowship Programme’ featuring two strands: the current Professional Fellowships alongside new Academic Fellowships.

Both strands are open to candidates from ´¡³¢³¢ÌýCommonwealth countries.

Commonwealth Professional FellowshipsÌýare for mid-career professionalsÌýfromÌýeligibleÌýCommonwealth countries (other than the UK)ÌýtoÌýundertake a programme of professional developmentÌýat a UK host organisation working in their sector. Ìý

Commonwealth Academic Fellowships are for academic staff who hold a PhD and are employed at a university in an eligible Commonwealth country (other than the UK) to undertake a programme of academic skills update, knowledge exchange and networking, with a view to establishing future collaboration, at a UK university.Ìý

Purpose: CommonwealthÌýAcademic and ProfessionalÌýFellowships are for citizens of Commonwealth countries to spend a period of time in theÌýUKÌýat anÌýorganisation workingÌýonÌýa programme of professionalÌýor academicÌýdevelopment which will have a developmental impact upon their return home.Ìý

Intended beneficiaries: 

• Professional FellowsÌýshould be mid-career professionals with five years’ relevant experience working in organisations inÌýan eligibleÌýCommonwealth country. Ìý
• Academic FellowsÌýshouldÌýhaveÌýa PhD and beÌýemployed byÌýa universityÌýinÌýan eligibleÌýCommonwealth country. Ìý

We provisionally plan to offerÌýaround 40-45ÌýFellowships in total:

• Approximately 10 Fellowships are available for citizens of Commonwealth countries not eligible for ODA (overseas development assistance).
• Approximately 34 Fellowships available for citizens of Commonwealth countries eligible for ODA.Ìý

See Eligible countries tab for full details.Ìý

TheseÌýFellowships are offered under six development themes: 

• Science and technology for development. 
• Improving population health, health systems and capacity. 
• Promoting innovation and entrepreneurship. 
• Strengthening peace, security and governance. 
• Strengthening resilience and response to crises. 
• Access, inclusion and opportunity.Ìý

Professional Fellowships in 2026/27 m³Ü²õ³Ù:Ìý

• Begin between mid-February to mid-March 2027.  Ìý
• Be between six weeks and three months duration.Ìý

Academic Fellowships in 2026/27Ìýmust:Ìý

• Begin in January/February 2027.ÌýÌý
• Be of three months duration.Ìý

Host eligibility and guidelines

Professional Fellowships

Eligible organisations can apply to host between two and five Commonwealth Professional Fellows.ÌýToÌýbid underÌýtheÌýProfessional FellowshipsÌýstrand, prospective host organisations must:

• Be based in the UK.
• Be a publicly funded organisation (including public bodies, universities, research institutions, local government departments and NHS Trusts) or a Charity (registered with the Charities Commission).
• Design a clear six week to three-month programme of professional experience and exchange for mid-career professionals. Applications presenting an academic research proposal or plan will be considered ineligible for the Professional Fellowships strand,Ìýbut could be offered through the Academic Strand.ÌýVisits to, and periods of experience with, relevant UK organisations are particularly encouraged. Attendance at short courses or conferences during theÌýFellowshipÌýis acceptable, providing that this can be justified within the selection criteria and that attendance is not theÌýmain focusÌýof theÌýFellowship.ÌýÌý
• Be able to demonstrate the capacity to set up and manage the Fellowships on a day-to-day basis including being able to demonstrate that they have cash funds of at least £30,000 available and that the previous year’s income was greater than £50,000. Please note that fellowship hosts will be responsible for covering any administration costs needed to set up their programmes in advance of Fellows arriving in the UK.
• Be able to identify between two and five fellows who they wish to nominate, through existing networks or wider advertising. The ÌÇÐĹÙÍø will decide on the final selection of Fellows for each host organisation.
• Ensure every effort is made to achieve a balance in nominations across genders. ÌÇÐĹÙÍø may request a statement for explanation if there is a significant overrepresentation of one gender.

Academic FellowshipsÌý

Departments within a UK University can bid to host up to two Commonwealth Academic Fellows.ÌýTo bid under the Academic Fellowships strand, prospective hostÌýorganisationsÌýmust:Ìý

• Be from a department within a UK university registered with the Office for Students and in receipt of UK Government grant funding.
• Design a clear three-month programme of academic skills update, knowledge exchange and networking with a view to establishing future collaboration. Visits to, and periods of experience with, relevant UK organisations are particularly encouraged. Attendance at short courses or conferences during the Fellowship is acceptable, providing that this can be justified within the selection criteria and that attendance is not the main focus of the Fellowship.
• Be able toÌýidentifyÌýup to twoÌýFellows who they wish to nominate, through existing networks or wider advertising. The ÌÇÐĹÙÍø will decide on the finalÌýselectionÌýof Fellows for each hostÌýdepartment.Ìý
• Ensure every effort is made to achieve a balance in nominations across genders, where two Fellows are being nominated.ÌýÌý

Note, there should not be more than one bid received from any UK university department.

Prospective hostsÌýfor the Academic and ProfessionalÌýFellowshipsÌýStrandsÌýshouldÌýalso note:Ìý

• The Commonwealth Fellowship scheme does not support programmes that require General Medical Council registration.
• Fellowships must be UK-based for their full duration.
• Host organisations/departments are responsible for obtaining any Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) or ‘good character’ checks that may be required.
• Applications will not be considered from candidates who are undertaking a course of full-time study (including Master’s and PhD study) at the time of application; seeking assistance towards the cost of commencing or completing a formal academic or professional qualification; or wishing to undertake an academic programme or research of any kind.Ìý
• Candidates from low and middle income countries who have previously taken a leave of absence to study or work abroad in a high-income country should make an additional case for why they should be considered for a Fellowship in the UK and make clear what they have gained from their previous experience.
• ÌÇÐĹÙÍø reserves the right to use the data given on the host application form to conduct due diligence on your organisation, to satisfy itself of entering into a formal agreement or contractual relationship with you. In most cases, the due diligence checks will be straightforward, however further information may be requested, so we ask for your full co-operation to speed up the process.Ìý
• Host organisations/departments must agree to sign a Memorandum of Understanding with the ÌÇÐĹÙÍø which includes obligations to have anti-fraud and safeguarding policies in place and for the ÌÇÐĹÙÍø to be given permission to audit funds dispersed for the purposes of the programme (the ÌÇÐĹÙÍø will share a copy of the MoU at the application stage on request of the host organisation).
• Host organisations should only apply for Fellowships for the prescribed dates ensuring the programme dates are the same for all/both Fellows (where more than one is being nominated).Ìý

Fellow eligibility

To be eligible for these fellowships, prospective fellows must:

• Be a citizen of or have been granted refugee status by an eligible Commonwealth country or be a British Protected person. Eligible countries are listed in theÌýinformation for prospective fellows.
• Be permanently resident in an eligible Commonwealth country.
• For Professional Fellows: have at least five years’ full-time, or equivalent part-time, relevant work experience, in a profession related to the subject of theÌýFellowships programme, by the proposed start of theÌýFellowship – voluntary work experience will not be counted towards this minimum.Ìý
• For Academic Fellows: hold a PhD and be employed by a University in a Commonwealth countryÌýother than the UK.Ìý
• Be in employment at the time of application, that they will return to upon completion of the fellowship.
• Provide at least two references, one of which must be from their current employer. Any applications for which references are not received by the reference closing date will be considered ineligible.
• Not have undertaken a Commonwealth Fellowship previously.
• Be available to undertake their fellowship from the prescribed date.

The ÌÇÐĹÙÍø aims to identify talented individuals who have the potential to make change. We are committed to a policy of equal opportunity and non-discrimination, and encourage applications from a diverse range of candidates. For further information on the support available to Fellows with a disability, see the ÌÇÐĹÙÍø disability support statement.

Further information is available on Commonwealth Professional Fellowships – Information for prospective fellows.

Financial assistance

EachÌýFellowshipÌýprovides: Ìý

• Approved return airfare from the Fellow’s home country to the UK.
• Reimbursement of the standard visa application fee.
• Stipend (living allowance) payable monthly (or pro rata) for the duration of the award at the rate of £2,218 per month, or £2,753 per month for those at organisations in the London metropolitan area (rates quoted at 2025/26 levels). 
• If a Fellow declares a disability, a full assessment of needs and eligibility forÌýadditionalÌýfinancial support will be offered by the ÌÇÐĹÙÍø. See the ÌÇÐĹÙÍø disability support statement for more information. 
• Arrival allowance of up to £1,247.09Ìý(rates quoted at 2025/26 levels), including an element for warm clothing.  
• Flat rate contribution of £2,000 per Fellow to the costs of the host organisation relating to the administration and support of theÌýFellow, setting up of appropriate meetings, any materials required, and incidental travel for theÌýFellowÌýduring the award (to be paid to the host organisation on receipt of an invoice). Ìý
• AdditionalÌýfees can be agreed for costs associated withÌýFellows attending short courses/conferences as well as travel to visit other UK organisations where this forms an integral part of the Programme.ÌýProgrammes from 6 weeks to 2 months can claim up toÌý£1,000Ìýand programmes of 2ÌýmonthsÌýtoÌý3 monthsÌýcanÌýclaim up to £2,000.ÌýÌýSee further guidance below. Ìý

Guidance on claimable costs Ìý

All agreed costs to be paid to the host organisation on receipt of an invoiceÌýsubmittedÌýto the Commission before the end of March 2027.ÌýÌýNo assumption should be made that a cost has been approved before this has been individually agreed with the Secretariat at the time ofÌýselection. Host organisations should particularly note the guidance below on specific costs that are notÌýpermittedÌýunder the Scheme. Ìý

The following costs are notÌýpermitted to be claimed under the scheme: Ìý

• Costs which are covered by the Host Allowance already provided by the Commission.
• External facilitators for evaluation programmes. Induction/ Evaluation programmes can beÌýbeneficialÌýbut their costs must be in scale with the programme. Ìý
• AdditionalÌýaccommodation costs at the beginning or end of an award for orientation/evaluation programmes. 
• Funds for contingencies cannot be agreed at the outset of the programme. 
• Expenses that are covered by the Fellows’ arrival allowance and stipend already provided by the Commission (e.g. travel to and from the airport as well as daily travel costs within the local area where the Fellows are living).
• Cultural and social events.
• Certificates and gifts to Fellows.
• Computers, mobile phones and other equipment.
• Professional association membership.
• Funding for MSc modules can be agreed exceptionally and only if these constitute a very small part of the planned programme.
• Bench fees and/or consumables relating to academic research as programmes of research or lab work are not eligible under this Scheme. 
• Costs for conferences or any activities which take place outside the period of the award.
• Costs for visits outside the United Kingdom.
• Staff time including for delivering short courses. 

Application process

Stage 1: Prospective host organisationsÌýsubmitÌýan application to ÌÇÐĹÙÍø through our online application form. As part of the application process the host organisation will be asked to provide documentation to show they meet the eligibility requirements as well as a detailed description of the programme of workÌýFellows will undertake whilst in the UK. The ÌÇÐĹÙÍø is happy to consult and support potential host organisations with their programme outline. Ìý

Applications for prospective hosts are open at 12:00 BST on Wednesday 13 May 2026 and close at 16:00 BST on Wednesday 10 June 2026.ÌýPlease click the ‘Completing Host Application Form’ tab to find a link to the form.Ìý

³§³Ù²¹²µ±ð 2: Applications from Host organisations will be reviewed by a Commission selection panel with results communicated to all organisations who applied. Confirmation at this stage allows the prospective host to recruit and nominate prospectiveÌýFellows, it is not a guarantee that the organisation will be awardedÌýFellowships. Ìý

Stage 3: Details of all programmes will be published on the ÌÇÐĹÙÍø website and prospectiveÌýFellows will be invited to apply for a programme using the ÌÇÐĹÙÍø’s online application form. ÌýProgramme details are expected to be published on the ÌÇÐĹÙÍø website at the beginning of July. Applications forÌýFellows will open at this time and will remain open for four weeks. Ìý

Stage 4: Following the application deadline theÌýFellows’ applications will be shared with the relevant host organisations. Host organisations will nominate between two and five applicants to the ÌÇÐĹÙÍøÌýfor the Professional Strand and up to twoÌýapplicants for the Academic strand. ÌýThis stage is due to take place betweenÌýmid AugustÌýand early September with nominations to be received by the ÌÇÐĹÙÍø in early September. Ìý

Stage 5: Nominees will be considered by the ÌÇÐĹÙÍø selectionÌýcommitteeÌýand the Commission will make the final selections of individualÌýFellows and their host organisations. Ìý

Results are expected to be communicated in October 2026. Ìý

Completing host application form

Applications for prospective hosts open at 12:00 BST on Wednesday 13 MayÌý2026Ìýand close at 16:00 BST on Wednesday 10 JuneÌý2026.

Applications must be made using the .

Applications for individual Fellows will open in summer 2026 once the host organisations for the programme have been selected.

A representative of all organisations/departments wishing to apply will need to register to use our online system and receive a passkey from the ÌÇÐĹÙÍø to access the application system. To complete the full registration, please send a request to professional.fellowships@cscuk.org.uk.Ìý

In the application form, host organisations will be asked to provide: Ìý

• Information on how you meet the eligibility criteria, including providing a link to your latest published accounts. Ìý
• A brief statement on the mission/key objectives of your organisation (up to 100 words). Ìý
• A brief statement about the nature of the Fellowship and what the proposed impacts are likely to be upon the Fellows’ return home (up to 150 words).
•  Brief details of who will be eligible to apply for your programme, including any geographical, sector, partner organisation or role restrictions which might apply (up to 100 words).
•  A programme of activities for the Fellows whilst in the UK. Specific details, including approximate dates and duration of individual elements of the planned programme, rather than general statements, must be provided (up to 500 words). Ìý
• Appropriate text that outlines the programme to be included on the ÌÇÐĹÙÍø website.
• A statement on the intended impact of the Fellowships. Host organisations should demonstrate that the proposed Fellowships provide a new channel of support and does not duplicate existing provision, unless clear evidence can be provided that current demand is unmet.

Applications should also state: Ìý

• The extent to which the programme will enhance and give experience toÌýtheÌýFellowsÌýwhoseÌýwork supports the six ÌÇÐĹÙÍø development themes. Ìý
• The extent to which the Fellowship will have a ‘catalytic effect’, both within the Fellows’ home countries and in developing continuing links with the UK.
• ÌýThe extent to which the proposed Fellowships will ensure the transfer of skills relevant to the needs of the Fellow’s home country.
• The extent to which those skills are likely to be utilised to the benefit of the home country following the Fellowship.
• Impact of past Fellowships (only for Professional Fellowship host organisations that have hosted previously) (up to 500 words). Ìý
• Information on any short course,ÌýconferenceÌýor other fees that you would like the Commission to consider Ìý

You will also be asked toÌýsubmitÌýthe following support documents: Ìý

• A link to or an upload of your organisation’s policy on safeguarding.
• A letter on the organisation’s letter headed paper providing the following information: Ìý

1. Full name and email address of the person who is authorised by the organisation to make the application and full name and email address of the person who will act as the main contact for the ÌÇÐĹÙÍø should the Fellowship proceed.
2.  Details of the status of the organisation (for example public body or charity).
3.  A link to the organisation’s latest accounts registered at Companies House and/or with the Charity Commission (UK universities and NHS Trusts do not need to provide this information).
4. ÌýDetails of any funding the organisation receives from the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO). Ìý

Selection criteria

Applications will be assessed on the extent to which the proposed Fellowship will ensure the transfer of skills relevant to the six ÌÇÐĹÙÍø development themes. Prospective hosts should consider how their work and the experience Fellows will receive will enhance various areas of work in this area, for example through advocacy, health, public policy, or laws.Ìý

Applications are also considered according to the following selection criteria:Ìý

• Quality and relevance of the programmeÌý
• Development impactÌý
• Candidate potentialÌý

For full details see the Selection Criteria for Assessment of Applications.Ìý

Roles and responsibilities

The ÌÇÐĹÙÍø and its Secretariat at the Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU)Ìýare responsible forÌýselecting candidates and administering the scheme, including: Ìý

• Liaising with the host organisation about the dates and details of the Fellowship.
• Notifying successful Fellows that they have been provisionally selected (selected for an award subject to the ÌÇÐĹÙÍø agreeing terms of admission with the host organisation).
• Issuing a formal Notification of Award (NoA) and Confirmation of Award (CoA) to each Fellow outlining the terms and conditions of the award.
• For the Professional Fellowship Strand only: Issuing a Certificate of sponsorship (CoS) for the Fellows’ Temporary Work – Government Authorised Exchange (GAE) visa application on behalf of the host organisation (with the ACU as the sponsoring body). The ÌÇÐĹÙÍø cannot guarantee that Fellows will be able to obtain a visa for the UK. 
• Managing the process for the booking of a return flight to the UK for each Fellow. 
• Making all payments toÌýFellows and to host organisations Ìý

Host organisations willÌýbe responsible forÌýestablishingÌýa suitable programme of activities and the day-to-day supervision of theÌýFellows, including: Ìý

• Verifying the identity and good standing of the Fellows they nominate. Ìý
• Confirming that the Fellows they nominate have the qualifications and experience that they claim and that these are appropriate to the programme they plan to undertake.
•  Appointing a ‘mentor’ within their organisation who will act as a first point of contact for the Fellows and giving clear information to the Fellows about who within the host organisation will be responsible for them and the programme of activities on a day-to-day basis. 
• Providing information and assistance to theÌýFellows and ensuring that they are able to secure suitable accommodation in advance of their arrival to the UK for the tenure of theirÌýFellowshipÌý(if possible arranging accommodation for the Fellows in advance of their arrival, recognising how difficult this will be for them to arrange).
• For Academic Fellowship Strand only: Acting as sponsor for the Fellow(s) visa.
• ÌýFor Professional Fellowship Strand only:ÌýAssisting the ACU withÌýitsÌývisa compliance responsibilities by carrying out theÌýinitialÌýright to work checks whenÌýFellows arrive in the UK and reporting any change inÌýFellow’sÌýcircumstances to the ACU. Host Organisations will be sent a document settingÌýoutÌýtheirÌýand the ACU’s responsibilities in this regard, which must be signed and returned. Ìý
• Providing a report evaluating theÌýFellowships within six weeks of the end of the Fellowship. In addition, eachÌýFellowÌýwill be expected to produce their own report on the Fellowship, commenting on both the appropriateness of the arrangements and theÌýlikely impactÌýof the award. Ìý

Full details of the roles and responsibilities are set out in the Memorandum of Understanding between the host and the ÌÇÐĹÙÍø. The ÌÇÐĹÙÍø will share a copy of the MoU at the application stage on request of the host organisation. Ìý

Immigration conditions: Professional Fellowship Strand

Commonwealth professionalÌýFellowsÌýrequireÌýa Temporary Work – Government Authorised Exchange (GAE) visa to come to the UK for their award and must meet all relevant immigration requirements. All UK immigration regulations are set by  and are subject to change at any time. The ÌÇÐĹÙÍø has no control over these regulations. Ìý

The Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU), which provides the ÌÇÐĹÙÍø Secretariat, acts as the Temporary Work visa sponsor on behalf of the ÌÇÐĹÙÍø. Ìý

In accordance withÌýimmigration regulations, sponsorship duties relating to record keeping, monitoring, and reporting ofÌýFellows must be completed. While the ACU (on behalf of the ÌÇÐĹÙÍø Secretariat)Ìýis responsible forÌýassigningÌýcertificate of sponsorship (CoS)ÌýandÌýsubmittingÌýreports to UKVI. Host organisations areÌýrequiredÌýtoÌýassistÌýin these activities as per the host organisations’ obligations below. Failure on the part of the host organisation to provide the ACU with the required documentation and to report relevant details may result in the loss of the ACU’s Temporary Work visa licence and ability to sponsorÌýFellows’ visas. Host organisations will be sent a document setting outÌýtheirÌýand the ACU’s responsibilities in this regard, which must be signed and returned. Ìý

Fellows’ obligations Ìý

Commonwealth professionalÌýFellows must provide the following documents before the ACU (acting on behalf of the ÌÇÐĹÙÍø Secretariat) will assign aÌýCertificate of SponsorshipÌý(CoS) Ìý

• Visa information form Ìý
• Award acceptance form (signed)
• Client care letter (signed)
• Copy of passport personal details page Ìý

The ÌÇÐĹÙÍø Secretariat will send the details of the assigned CoS to the Fellow by email, to enable them to make their visa application, and will keep a copy on file. The ÌÇÐĹÙÍø will send visa guidance to Fellows to help them make their visa applications and provide immigration advice and support. Ìý

After aÌýCoSÌýhas been assigned,ÌýFellows must provide copies of the following documents to the ÌÇÐĹÙÍø Secretariat: Ìý

• A share code generated from their eVisa for the purpose of checking their right to work in the UK.
• Passport entry stamp and/or a used boarding pass and checked baggage receipt evidencing their entry to the UK at the start of their Fellowship.
• Passport entry stamp and/or a used boarding pass and checked baggage receipt, at the end of their Fellowship and if they travel outside the UK during their Fellowship. Ìý

Host organisations’ obligations Ìý

Host organisations must provide the following documents before the ACU (acting on behalf of the ÌÇÐĹÙÍø Secretariat) will assign aÌýCoSÌýto theÌýFellows: Ìý

• Signed Memorandum of Understanding.
• Signed host agreement form.
• Detailed programme information.
• A completed UK work locations form Ìý

The ÌÇÐĹÙÍø will conduct an online right to work check to confirm aÌýFellow’s visa credentials.ÌýHosts may be asked toÌýassistÌýwith this.ÌýThis must beÌýcompletedÌýbeforeÌýtheÌýFellowÌýcommencesÌýtheirÌýFellowship. The following documents must be provided to the ÌÇÐĹÙÍø Secretariat within 24 hours of theÌýFellow’s start date in the UK: Ìý

• UK lodging address and telephone number(s).
• If theÌýFellowÌýarrives late (including if they miss a flight or if there are visa delays), change of circumstances form. Ìý

Host organisations are also required to monitor aÌýFellow’s attendance whilst they are in the UK and inform the ACU immediately of any changes in aÌýFellow’s circumstances – for example, early homeward departure, change or addition of work sites in the UK, absences from work (including authorised absences), and/or changes to contact details. When required, the ACU willÌýbe responsible forÌýsubmittingÌýreports of these changes to UK Visas and Immigration as detailed below. Ìý

Reporting to UK Visas and Immigration Ìý

Once aÌýFellowÌýhas been issued with aÌýCoSÌýand while they are in the UK, the ACUÌýis required toÌýreport to UKVI within ten working days if: Ìý

• TheÌýFellowÌýdoes not start the programme within 28 days on their expected start date, or valid from date on their visa (whichever is later). This includes if theÌýFellowÌýmisses a flight and will be arrivingÌýat a later dateÌýagreed by the host organisation. 
• TheÌýFellowÌýis absent from their work location. The ACUÌýrequiresÌýdetails of all absences; however, only unauthorised absences of 10 working days or more will be reported to UKVI. 
• TheÌýFellowshipÌýfinishes before the end dateÌýstatedÌýon theÌýCoSÌý(e.g. if theÌýFellowÌýwithdraws, has theirÌýFellowshipÌýwithdrawn, or finishes their programme early). 
• TheÌýFellowÌýdefers theirÌýFellowship. 
• TheÌýFellowÌýno longerÌýrequiresÌýsponsorship under the Temporary Work visa (e.g. if they switch to a different visa type). 
• There are any significant changes to theÌýFellow’s circumstances (e.g. a change of work location, passport details, etc). 
• There is any information which suggests that the Fellow is in breach of the conditions of their visa (including engaging in criminal activity). Ìý

Travel outside the UK during theÌýFellowship Ìý

Commonwealth Professional Fellowships are tenable in the UK only, andÌýFellows must seek permission from their Programme Officer and host organisation if they wish to travel outside the UK for any reason.  Permission will only be granted in exceptional circumstances. Ìý

Further information Ìý

This information is subject to changes in UKVI policy guidance and the  which are available on the . UKVI may make changes to the terms and conditions of visas at any point. Ìý

Further information can be obtained from the ÌÇÐĹÙÍø’s Senior Welfare and Immigration Officer, please email: immigration@cscuk.org.uk Ìý

Immigration conditions: Academic Fellowship Strand

Commonwealth academicÌýFellowsÌýrequireÌýa Temporary Work – Government Authorised Exchange (GAE) visa to come to the UK for their award and must meet all relevant immigration requirements. All UK immigration regulations are set by  and are subject to change at any time. The ÌÇÐĹÙÍø has no control over these regulations. ÌýÌý

The academic hosts are expected to act as the Temporary Work – GAE visa sponsor for all candidates who are confirmed for a Commonwealth academicÌýFellowship. The ÌÇÐĹÙÍø would expect hosts to certify the maintenance for Temporary WorkÌý– GAE visa applicants. The ÌÇÐĹÙÍø will provide confirmation of funding to confirmedÌýFellows and their hosts.Ìý

Academic hosts will thereforeÌýbe responsible forÌýsponsorship duties relating to record keeping, monitoring, and reporting ofÌýFellowsÌýin accordance withÌýimmigration regulations.Ìý

Enquiries

If you have any queries about Commonwealth Professional Fellowships, please email professional.fellowships@cscuk.org.uk.Ìý

General enquiries about applying for Commonwealth Scholarships Fellowships sent to this email address will not be answered; please use the Contact us formÌýinstead.