Become a Fellow

A Churchill Fellowship offers Australian citizens a life-changing opportunity to travel overseas for four to eight weeks to learn more about a topic or issue that they are passionate about. Applicants are empowered to design their own projects to explore international best practice and innovation that can be applied in Australia. Air travel, in-country transportation, accommodation and living expenses are included in a Churchill Fellowship.

2023 Churchill Fellowship applications are now closed, new applications open early 2024.

Pictured: Churchill Fellow Chris McColl

Learn globally, inspire locally

You don’t need an academic qualification to apply, in fact you don’t need to have finished school. You can do a Churchill Fellowship on any topic, provided there is a benefit to Australia and your community by you sharing your knowledge or skills.

2023 information sessions

A series of online information sessions were held in February 2023 to inspire your application for the 2023 Churchill Fellowship round. If you didn’t get to any live, that’s ok! These sessions were recorded and you can check them out here to learn more about the Churchill Fellowship journey and gain helpful, practical advice for your application.

Applying for a Churchill Fellowship

If you are thinking about applying to become a Churchill Fellow here are a few ideas to get you started:

  1. Check you are eligible and read about the selection process.
  2. Get inspired and watch our Fellow short video stories.
  3. Rewatch some Information sessions.
  4. Read our Application guide including application form questions
  5. Consider who you might ask to be your referees and provide them with the Referee Guide
  6. Read our Frequently Asked Questions

If applying online presents difficulties, please contact us to discuss your situation as support or reasonable adjustment can be provided. Using a different method to apply can only be considered in exceptional circumstances. Read our commitment to accessible and inclusive practices.


Alternative Fellowship types

Attention adventurous and curious minds! Are you located in a remote or isolated area, but longing to explore more populated parts of Australia to bring back knowledge and new ways of doing things to benefit your community? Or perhaps you’re looking to learn from unique, yet unsafe areas, or you cannot physically travel? Are you seeking to maximise the impact of your project by partnering with an Indigenous applicant? Look no further! Our Alternative Fellowship Types are just what you need to expand your horizons and achieve your goals. Click the below options to read more:




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