The Chevening Clore Leadership Programme

The Chevening Clore Leadership Programme aims to shape emerging creative leaders through in-depth learning. It is tailored as far as possible to the needs, aspirations and circumstances of the individual. Each year, fellowships for this programme are awarded to exceptional cultural leaders from the UK and beyond. Deadline for applications is 4 March 2012.

Scholars come from diverse backgrounds ranging from archives to theatre production, including visual and performing arts, film and digital media, heritage, creative industries, museums, libraries and cultural policy. In previous years, scholars have come from Canada, China, Egypt, Hungary, India, Iran, Jordan and the United Arab Emirates.

Successful candidates will be based in the UK for a period of approximately four months spread over two periods:

Two -three weeks in September 2012 which will include the first residential leadership course and
Approximately three months between April and August 2013, to include the second residential leadership course

Each Scholar will have access to a bursary of up to £14,000 to cover the costs of Scholarship including course and conference fees, travel, accommodation, subsistence, training and development.

Candidates should have a total of at least five years paid work experience in the arts and cultural sector; either in employment, self-employed or freelance sector. The Chevening Clore scholars will finally be nominated by British High Commission.

Download the application form for the Clore Leadership Programme 2012/13 (Doc, 183 KB, Opens in new window)

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The Chevening Clore Leadership Programme