Deadline: November 19, 2025
Are you a mid-career professional working in climate adaptation practice within a Small Island Developing State (SIDS)? The King’s Commonwealth Fellowship Programme – Climate Resilience Fellowships 2026 offers an exceptional, fully funded opportunity to strengthen your expertise, expand your network, and make a tangible impact in building climate resilience across the Commonwealth.
About the Fellowship
The King’s Commonwealth Fellowship Programme – Climate Resilience Fellowships 2026 is inspired by His Majesty King Charles III’s vision of a sustainable future. It is designed to empower professionals across Commonwealth Small Island Developing States (SIDS) who are actively working to enhance climate adaptation and resilience in their communities.
This one-year professional development programme combines academic learning, applied research, and practical experience. It brings together passionate professionals to exchange ideas, collaborate, and develop climate-smart solutions tailored to their unique island contexts.
🕓 Application Deadline: 13:00 (UTC) on Wednesday, 19 November 2025
Fellowship Structure and Benefits
The fellowship provides a rich blend of learning and practice through three main components:
1️⃣ Online Training Course (February – July 2026)
An 18-week online learning journey focused on:
- Climate literacy and adaptation strategies
- Cross-sectoral collaboration
- Influencing and implementing policy
- Accessing and managing climate finance
2️⃣ In-Person Residential in Fiji (August 2026)
A five-day residential training in Fiji, where fellows from across the Commonwealth will convene to share experiences, engage in workshops, and network with leading experts in climate resilience.
3️⃣ Workplace-Based Applied Learning Project (August – December 2026)
Each fellow will design and implement a five-month project within their home institution. This hands-on component allows participants to translate knowledge into real-world solutions that support national and community climate goals.
4️⃣ Virtual Community of Practice
Fellows will gain access to an exclusive online community, fostering peer learning, collaboration, and continued professional support even after the fellowship ends.
💡 Note: The programme allows participants to remain in their current employment throughout the fellowship.
Eligibility Criteria
To apply for the King’s Commonwealth Fellowship Programme – Climate Resilience Fellowships 2026, candidates must meet the following requirements:
- Professional Level: Be a mid-career professional with 5–15 years of experience in climate adaptation practice or a closely related field.
- Career Commitment: Show a clear commitment to continuing in climate adaptation for at least 10–20 more years in progressively responsible roles.
- Employment: Must be currently employed at an organisation registered in an eligible country, with a valid employment contract extending until at least February 2027.
- Citizenship: Be a citizen of, or hold refugee status in, an eligible Commonwealth Small Island Developing State (SIDS), and have a permanent home in that country.
Eligible Commonwealth SIDS Countries
Africa:
- Mauritius
- Seychelles
Asia:
- The Maldives
Caribbean & Americas:
- Antigua and Barbuda
- The Bahamas
- Barbados
- Belize
- Dominica
- Grenada
- Guyana
- Jamaica
- Saint Lucia
- Saint Kitts and Nevis
- Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- Trinidad and Tobago
Pacific:
- Fiji
- Kiribati
- Nauru
- Papua New Guinea
- Samoa
- Solomon Islands
- Tonga
- Tuvalu
- Vanuatu
Why You Should Apply
This fully funded fellowship is more than just a training programme — it’s a career-transforming opportunity to gain world-class expertise and make measurable impact in your home country.
Here’s what makes it stand out:
- Learn from global experts and peer professionals tackling similar climate challenges.
- Build policy, leadership, and finance skills essential for sustainable climate adaptation.
- Gain access to a global network of Commonwealth climate professionals.
- Contribute directly to your country’s climate resilience and sustainable development goals.
- Continue working while benefiting from a structured learning and mentorship experience.
Application Tips
- Clearly articulate your role and achievements in climate adaptation and how your work supports community or national resilience.
- Demonstrate your career trajectory and how the fellowship aligns with your long-term goals.
- Ensure your employment contract and organisational eligibility meet the stated requirements.
- Highlight practical examples of leadership, innovation, or impact in climate projects you’ve been involved in.
- Submit your application before the deadline (19 November 2025) to avoid last-minute issues.
Key Dates at a Glance
| Programme Phase | Period |
|---|---|
| Application Deadline | 19 November 2025 |
| Online Course | February – July 2026 |
| In-Person Residential (Fiji) | August 2026 |
| Applied Learning Project | August – December 2026 |
🔗 Important Links
👉 Click here to Apply for the Fellowship
👉 Read more about the Programme
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