Young individuals interested in pursuing careers in counter-terrorism, extremism issues, and national security — today, we are here with an exciting fellowship opportunity in the United Kingdom that is meant for you! Applications are now open for the 2026 Young Leaders in National Security Fellowship. This prestigious fellowship programme, organized by the Counter Extremism Group (CEG), is aimed at young leaders interested in counter-terrorism, counter-extremism, and national security policy.
It is a week-long, in-person fellowship programme to be held in central London from September 7–11, 2026. The fellowship is seeking exceptional young individuals, including students, recent graduates, and early-career professionals, interested in pursuing their careers in national security, counter-terrorism, and counterextremism. Applicants from a wide range of disciplines are invited to apply.
The fellowship covers all program-related expenses for selected participants, including travel, accommodations, and a daily stipend to help cover basic costs during their stay. No application fee is required. The application deadline is June 5, 2026. Learn more about the National Security Fellowship in the UK below.
Young Leaders in National Security Fellowship Overview
- Country: United Kingdom
- Location: Central London
- Coverage: Fully Funded
- Duration: One Week
- Fellowship Period: September 7-11, 2026
- Application Deadline: June 5th, 2026
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Fellowship Features
It’s an intensive week-long fellowship, during which fellows will engage in:
- Interactive workshops
- Policy Simulation Exercise
- Security Policy making institution visits
- Expert-led seminars
Fellowship Coverage
It’s a week-long, fully funded fellowship. The program offers the following support:
- In-country travel costs
- Accommodation during the fellowship dates
- Daily stipend to cover their basic costs during their stay
- Free of cost course
Who can Apply?
You must meet the following criteria to be eligible for the National Security Fellowship:
- Calling applications from students, recent graduates, and early career professionals
- Strong interest in counter terrorism and related fields
- Demonstrate interest in pursuing their careers in national security, counter extremism, intelligence, security journalism, or related fields
- Excellent English communication skills
- Demonstrate leadership potential
Benefits
- Gain hands-on experience in threat assessment, strategic policy, and geopolitical risk
- Interaction with high-level intelligence officials and UK policy makers
- Expand your networks with fellows and security experts
- Become a part of the CEG Alumni network and have access to career opportunities
Required Documents
- Updated CV/Resume
- Cover Letter
- Written Responses on security issues
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How to Apply for a National Security Fellowship?
The application process for the fellowship is online, via offical CEG portal. Visit the offical link below, complete the online application, and submit.
The host organization strongly discourages the use of AI tools to generate your application.
Deadline: June 5th, 2026
APPLY FOR NATIONAL SECURITY FELLOWSHIP 2026
The fellowship is highly competitive and welcomes applications from young individuals who truly want to play a leading role in shaping the UK’s national secutiry challenge
