Chevening India Cyber Security Fellowship 2026-2027

The Chevening India Cyber Security Fellowship is a ten-week, fully-funded programme hosted by Cranfield University at the Defence Academy of the United Kingdom (Shrivenham Campus). It targets mid-career professionals in India with leadership potential in cyber security or cyber policy, and includes an individual research paper to be presented at the end of the course. The fellowship covers policy, legislation, cyber threat analysis, and related topics relevant to national security, commerce, privacy, and law enforcement.

Full programme fees, living expenses for the duration of the fellowship, and return economy airfare from India to the UK.

Citizen of India currently living in India; returns to country at end of the fellowship; not holds British citizenship; minimum seven years of relevant work experience; postgraduate qualification in science, engineering, or technology, or equivalent professional training; relevant work experience in cyber security or cyber policy; good working knowledge of English; demonstrable leadership or innovation; compliance with applicable guidelines.

Apply through the Chevening online system; for more information visit the Chevening India Cyber Security Fellowship page and the apply link.